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Frank Barnes Obituary
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Dr. Shelton P. Sanford, III officiating. Interment will follow at Laurelwood Cemetery.
A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Barnes was the son of the late Frank Sanders and Frances May Milling Barnes. He was a 1942 graduate of Clemson College where he received his BSEE. He was a United States Army veteran and served in the Pacific during World War II. He was a founding member and a serving Elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mr. Barnes was Chairman of the Board of Comporium Communications. He served as President of the United States Independent Telephone Association from 1975-1976. He is a member of the SC Telephone Hall of Fame and the National Pioneers Hall of Fame. He received the Order of the Palmetto and the Clemson Medallion. He was a founder of Catawba Academy, 1968 and was a Mason and Shriner. During his lifetime, Mr. Barnes served on various local, state and national civic and community boards. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.
Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Anne Graves Barnes; his sons, Frank Sanders "Sandy" Barnes, III and Bryant Graves Barnes and his wife, Lynn; his daughters, Anne Barnes Grant and her husband, Larry and Lea Barnes Taylor and her husband, Mike all of Rock Hill, his brother, Edwin Milling Barnes and his wife, Louise; his sister-in-law, Jean S. Barnes; 12 grandchildren, Amanda Stuckey, Thomas Edenton, David Barnes, Emily Barnes, Logan Barnes, Rita Pressley, James Grant, Benjamin Grant, Catherine Coffey, Frank Taylor, Robert Taylor and Niclaus Taylor; eight great-grandchildren, Jade Stuckey, Matthew Stuckey, Madeleine Edenton, William Edenton, Patrick Edenton, Maggie Pressley, Wyatt Pressley, and Samuel Pressley. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Milling Barnes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Barnes's name to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
The family will receive friends at the home from 4-7 pm on Tuesday, February, 21, 2012.
Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is assisting the Barnes family. Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Barnes
Ray Smith
February 22, 2012
Lillian and I join the thousands of colleagues and friends of Frank and Mary Anne who would be sending their condolences upon the passing of one of the Independent Telephone Industry's foremost leaders. Those of us on the staff of TELEPHONE ENGINEER & MANAGEMENT always appreciated the availability of Frank for interviews, his cogent answers and keen insight into both the business and technology challenges to be faced. While Frank's leadership will be sorely missed, this giant for whom I had the honor of helping to induct into the Telephone Hall of Fame has had the vision to leave behind him a strong management team dedicated to providing superior telecommunications service to the areas his company provides. "Gone, Not Forgotten."
Mitchell Willoughby
February 22, 2012
To the entire family of Mr. Frank Barnes: It was my great honor and privilege to meet Mr. Barnes and to work with him in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s. Although the clients I represented in those days had competing views, I always found Mr. Barnes to be honorable and forthright in all of our encounters. I found him to be a man exceedingly wise and possessing superior judgment. Men of his caliber are exceedingly rare and all of his family should take great pride in being related to him and having observed a life well lived. God Bless you during this time of loss.
Ruby Simpson
February 22, 2012
My sympathy goes out to the Barnes Family with love.
May God continue to keep each of you close in his arms during this time and always. I worked at Home Federal Savings and Loan with Mrs. Lea Barnes. Ruby Heath-Simpson, Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Ann C. Dawkins
February 22, 2012
May God keep the family and friends in his loving arms.Mr.Barnes will be great missed.
February 21, 2012
Sandy, Bryant & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your dear father. [email protected]
Joe & Sara Reyes, Lake Murray, SC
February 21, 2012
I grew up down the street from Barnes home on Evergreen Circle and have lots of good memories of Lea, Ann, Bryant and Sandy. Their mom and dad made their house a home for them and their friends. This is a wonderful family. They are in our prayers. - Freddy Ivey
Pat Flint
February 21, 2012
Sympathy for the entire Barnes family. Frank Barnes was a fine man,a great businessman. We will all miss him greatly. Lynn and i have the entire family in our prayers. God Bless.
Jacquelyn Stuckey
February 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barnes Family during this difficult time. Mr.Barnes was a true Southern Gentlemen.
R Vance Butts & Family
February 21, 2012
Mr Barnes had a great grasp of technology. He will be missed by many. My condolences to all.
Albert & Judy Ferrell
February 20, 2012
We were so sorry to learn of Mr. Barnes' death. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness. He has always been special to our family.
(Jennie Vaughn's mother)
Janie London McIntyre
February 20, 2012
One of the great ones in my world growing up in RH. Since the Barnes' and London children (across the street neighbors) were raised up together on Marion Street, I always knew them all.
I will never forget his help and guidance when my daddy died many years ago.
My special prayers to Mary Ann and Bryant and all of the other family members.
My love to all of you,
Janie London Mcintyre
Frank was the first person to ever tell me about fiber optic cable....
February 20, 2012
February 20,2012
Bettie Lou and I send our most heartfelt sympathy to Mary Ann and the entire Barnes family. We cherish the memories of being together over many years. W e pray the the Good Lord will give each of you strength and faith to go on. Frank was the epitome of integriy and a wonderful friend. We will miss him greatly.
Rob & Bettie Lou Bunke - Rushford, MN
Tony Ratterree
February 20, 2012
Deepest sympathy and many prayers for the Barnes family. God Bless!
Paul Kutz
February 20, 2012
My sympathies to all members of the Barnes Family. Frank Barnes was a wonderful gentleman and exemplary leader of the company, Comporium.
February 20, 2012
Frank Jr. was a great friend and employer to me during the 1950-1960's during my employ at the R.H. Tel. Co. His leadership will certainly be missed in the telephone industry. My prayers are with Mary Ann.
Your friend,
Marion Campbell
February 20, 2012
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of this dear gentleman! He was quite special to my entire family, and I hold such fond memories through the years. May you all be surrounded with peace and love during this difficult time.
My best love, Beachy
Jim Johnson
February 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss. Mr. Frank Barnes was my friend, mentor and one of the finest men I have had the privilege to work for.
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