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William Barnes Obituary

William George Barnes Sr. peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, he is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph George Barnes, Sr. and Aurelia A. Torregano-Barnes, five brothers: Joseph G. Barnes, Jr., Melvin Barnes, Elwood C. Barnes Sr., Leslie Barnes and Winfield J. Barnes, Sr, three sisters: Leah B. Hartzog, Joyce B. Bernard and Phyllis B. Williams, one sister-in-law, Cleopatra Mitchell-Barnes, two brothers-in-law, Leonard Stone, Jr. and Harry P. Bernard. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 64 years, Balkic Allen Barnes, two sons, William G. Barnes Jr (William Muhammad, Cassandra) of Houston, TX and Jamile C. Barnes (Kendra); four daughters: Aurelia B. Duplessis, Joy B. Edwards (LeRhon, Sr.), Lisa M. Barnes and Stephanie M. Barnes of Stone Mountain, GA; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three sisters: Lois B. Stone of Los Angeles, CA, Leslie B. Picot and Christine B. Santa Marina, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and devoted friends. Family and Friends are invited to join us for a Celebration honoring his life on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116. Visitation will begin at 8:00 am and service to begin at 10:00 am. Interment: St. Louis #3 Cemetery, 3421 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA. Please view and sign the guestbook at www.pfsneworleans.com. Services entrusted to the caring staff of Professional Funeral Services "Families First", 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA, 504-948-7447.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 8, 2022.

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Dawn Franklin

December 2, 2022

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. My prayers and condolences to you Balkic and your entire family. Continue to trust in God.

Welton Smith

November 9, 2022

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

Evangeline Dolliole Cade

November 9, 2022

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

From the Dolliole Family.....Evangeline

John and Juanita Dunn

November 9, 2022

Balkis,

May God see you through this season in your life. Look to him for understanding and wisdom.

Odelia Condiff. (Roman St)

November 8, 2022

May he rest in peace in Almighty Gods arms
I will pray for the family

Yvonne Thomas

November 8, 2022

May God bless the Barnes family you guys have our deepest sympathy and prayers. Keep God first and be strong. 6th ward pope family.

LESTER (POLLY) LASSAI

November 8, 2022

to mrs. balkic a. barnes and family and to mr/mrs ricky santa marina and mrs. lesile picot words how ever kind can;t mend your heart ache but those thatv care and share your loss wish you and your family comfort and peace in this time of sorrow may his soul rest in peace

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