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Rev. Dr. Gilbert L. Barnes Sr.

Rev. Dr. Gilbert L. Barnes Sr. obituary, New Orleans, LA

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Gilbert Barnes Obituary

Rev. Dr. Gilbert L. Barnes, Sr., Beloved Pastor of Rock of Ages Baptist Church of Marrero, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 4, 2020. Devoted husband of the late Deaconess Jannie Odoms Barnes. Loving father of Shelly, Walter, Sr., (Deloris), Gilbert, Jr. (Ravelynn) and Barbara Barnes, Sharon B. (Estus) Walker, and the late Doris Elaine Haten and Hardy Barnes. Son of the late Hardy and Mary M. Barnes. Brother of Edward, Clarence, Lester, Lula and Mary Delores Barnes, Robert Lee Mosbley, Roy Lee Marbra, Sarah Connor, Mary Ann Gilbson, Lizzie Mae Smith and the late Amos and Clyde Barnes. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, his church family and entire Marrero community. A viewing will be held on Saturday April 18, 2020 from 8AM until 9:30AM at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 6533 Acres Rd. Marrero. A private Entombment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Westwego, LA. Please sign the guestbook online @ www.pfsneworleans.com. Services Entrusted to the Caring Staff of: Professional Funeral Services, Inc. "Celebrating Life" 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116, 504-948-7447.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 15 to Apr. 17, 2020.

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Ruby Johnson-Thaxter

April 9, 2025

Missing you, man of God. Until we meet again!

Mr. Jr.

April 19, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Mattie Parker

April 19, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Damon Johnson

April 18, 2020

A GREAT MAN OF GOD, FRIEND, COWORKER, AND FATHER FiGURE. IM GOING TO MISS OUR TALKS. REST ON MY BROTHER. YOU AND MAMA BARNES. PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY!!!

ROSELYN LAGARDE

April 17, 2020

WILL MISS PASTOR BARNES SUCH A BLESSING IN MY LIFE.

Sharon Walker

April 17, 2020

Youre the best dad a girl can ask for. You was a provider to many. Youre now my one of my guardian angels. Youll forever live in my heart. I Love You Dad.

Nathaniel Sanders

April 17, 2020

After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that weve shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. We will always remember our dear cousin❤

Manila Cleveland

April 17, 2020

A God fearing generous spirit. A Pastor for the people. You will be missed.

Linda

April 16, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Living Spirit Dishgarden

Rhonda Kines

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Faye

April 16, 2020

Very humble person. Alway had a beautiful smile

Bobby-Ray GUILLORY

April 16, 2020

May The PEACE And Mercy Be With The BARNES Family. GOD Bless.

Terry

April 15, 2020

The family that I've known for a long time have my deepest condolences

Wanda Weathersby

April 15, 2020

My condolences ggoes out to the entire family. Rest on dear cousin!!!

Ira odoms

April 15, 2020

One of the nice person you can meet as a pastor and a uncle

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