Name: Viewing for Charles Henry Barnes Jr.
Start: 2023-08-07T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-08-07T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Scott's Funeral Home - Richmond

BARNES, Charles Henry Jr., 87, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, brother, father-in-law and friend. Charles was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Mary Frances Barnes. Surviving are his daughter, Melody C. Barnes and son-in-law, Marland E. Buckner Jr.; sister, Ethel Thigpen; brother, Lawrence Barnes of Montclair, N.J.; companion, Waddell Venable; a host of cousins and friends.

Born in Richmond, Charles graduated from Armstrong High School and was a veteran for the United States Army. After an honorable discharge, Charles completed a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. He served as Installation Maintenance Manager at the United States Quartermaster Center and Fort Lee (now, Fort Gregg-Adams) until his retirement in 1995.

Charles was an active member of Moore Street Baptist Church and served as chairman of the Deacon Board. He later joined Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was a member of the Men's Fellowship. Charles's community service included lifetime membership in the Richmond Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He was also a member of the Thebans Beneficial Club and Club 533.

In retirement, he could often be found working with children as a substitute teacher in Richmond Public Schools, on the golf course, fishing, playing bridge or enjoying his beloved Hilton Head Island with family.

The family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care given to Charles by Shirley Lee, Kamille Jenkins, Saundra Jenkins, LaFonda Davis and Roneca Smithers, as well as the staff at the Westhampton Dialysis Center.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, August 7, 2023 followed by the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity ceremony at 6 p.m. in Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. followed by the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 8 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh St. Interment Riverview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church or Communities in Schools - Richmond. Online guest book at scottsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Aug. 3 to Aug. 6, 2023.

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Jacquelyn Mims

August 25, 2023

Condolences and love to Melody, Marland , and the Barnes´ family. Mr. Barnes will always be remembered as such a kindhearted neighbor. I am reminded of his smile along with a wave whenever I glance across the street. So many good memories for my family and me to cherish.

Sonia Harris

August 8, 2023

Melody and family, I hope faith continues to guide you during this time of bereavement. Always loved and will miss Uncle Charles

Sonia Harris

August 8, 2023

My fondness memories of Uncle Charles was during my youth and teenager years. Continue resting in peace!

Doris Fitzgerald

August 7, 2023

To Melody and the entire Barnes I am offering my condolences to you. I pray that you find strength during this time. Mr. Barnes wa my patient for many, many years. Rest in the Lord and Trust God family you'll see him again

James Bates

August 6, 2023

I worked with Deacon Barnes on the scholarship golf tournament fund raisers at Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church. His leadership and friendship was memorable. His absence is a loss to our community.

Daryl Dance

August 6, 2023

My family offers condolences to the Barnes family. We share their sense of loss. We too shall miss Charles and cherish fond memories.

From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home

August 6, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Joanna McLaughlin

August 5, 2023

My sincere condolences to Melody, Ethel, and other family members in the loss of Charles Barnes. May you have continued pleasant memories of his life.

Joan (Bony) Allen

August 5, 2023

I was deeply saddened to hear of Sonny's homegoing, but know he is in a better place. Childhood memories are still fresh in my mind. Take your rest dear cousin.

Saundra Lyles-Jenkins

August 3, 2023

I had the pleasure of staffing and coaching his home caregivers. Mr. Barnes and I had many conversations about the "whys". Also we had conversations about sports, military life and about how much things have changed. I will certainly miss Mr. Barnes but comforted knowing he is resting in peace.

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