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GRETNA --Charles (Chuck) Edward Barnes, 63, of 5756 Deer View Road, Gretna, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born Feb. 12, 1946, in Manila, Ark., he was a son of the late Charley Pankney Barnes and Bertha Leola Bell Carnal Barnes.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Tommy Joe Barnes, Charlie Gene Barnes and Glenn Daryl Barnes and two sisters, Joyce Rice and Sheila Ann Barnes.
Mr. Barnes was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and was a former employee of Timken, Ross Labs and the Lane Co. During his time in Centreville, Mich., he was a Cub Master and a youth sports assistant coach. Mr. Barnes enjoyed golfing, fishing and bowling.
He is survived by his wife, Penny Pursel Barnes of the residence; one son, Bradley Barnes, and wife, Tamela, of Hurt; six brothers, Lynn Barnes and wife, Mildred, Everett Barnes and wife, Nancy, Vernon Barnes, Jerry Barnes, Roy Barnes, and Alan Herrod and wife, Silke, all of Lake Wales, Fla.; one sister, Minnie Stewart of Lake Wales, Fla.; and two grandsons, Ethan Barnes and Evan Barnes.
A memorial service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Piney Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Matt Speck. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Piney Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall and other times will be at the residence.
The family suggests memorials be made to Piney Grove Baptist Church, Gideon Bibles or to their favorite charity.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is assisting the family.
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ROGER WHIE
December 4, 2009
I worked with chuck for years at timken -you could not find a nicer guy!! he fought hard all these years and you could tell he was hurting-but rest now chuck,you will not hurt anymore
December 4, 2009
Brad, Tamela and family, I am so sorry for your loss! Your family will be in my prayers. Kim Rankin
stacey dalton
December 1, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
December 1, 2009
Brad,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.
Shirley Saunders Miller & family
Delane Short
December 1, 2009
We are thinking of you all and praying that God will give you comfort. I will miss seeing Chuck at the office. I enjoyed laughing with you all. Take care and God bless. Love,
David,Delane,Seth,Shane,Spencer Short
Jean VanKerckhove
December 1, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss. Charles wonderful smile and gentle nature will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Jean,Paul and Van VanKerckhove
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