William Harvey Barnes, 88, of Ellerslie died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held 11 A.M., Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Parkhill Cemetery with Rev. Joel Chapman officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 till 7 P.M. at McMullen Funeral Home, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA.
Mr. Barnes was born September 27, 1921 in Tarrant City, Alabama son of the late Minnie McKinney Barnes and Benzel Barnes. He was a US Army Veteran having served during WWII. He was also retired Chief Engineer for Southern Natural Gas and a member of Ellerslie United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Varden Barnes and son Steven Barnes.
Survivors include his son Bruce Barnes and fiancée Sondra Posey of Ellerslie, GA; daughter-in-law Genny Barnes of Pine Mountain, GA; grandson, Bret Barnes and wife Angela ; great grandson Zach Barnes all of Statesboro, GA; sister Adel Wilson of Gardendale, AL and several nieces and nephews.