From the Jackson Progress Argus, 17 January 1952
Bert Mitchell Barnes, 67, died at his home on North Mulberry street Friday at 12:32 p. m. as the result of a long illness. The immediate cause of death was attributed to pneumonia. His health became impaired a year or two, ago and he had been confined to his room for several months.
Born in Butts county of parents long influential in the county's development, he was a lifelong resident of Jackson. He was a son of the late W. Homer Barnes and Mrs. Laura Saunders Barnes. During his career he engaged in farming, merchandising and the lumber industry. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist church and was widely known and popular with a wide circle of friends. He showed keen interest in political affairs and was admired for his loyalty to his friends.
Largely attended funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Sunday at 3 p. m. The Rev. Walter M. Blackwell of Macedonia, the Rev. Ralph Shea of the Jackson Methodist church and the Rev. Gaither Briggs of the First Baptist church conducted the impressive service. Favorite hymns were sung by Mrs. D. P., Settle, Mrs. P.H. Weaver, J. Avon Gaston and W. J. O'Neal.
The ministers paid lofty tribute to this prominent citizen. Mr. Blackwell lauded his courage, his hope and optimism and his consideration for members of his family during a long and trying illness. The pallbearers were M. L. Powell, E. McMichael, P. H. Weaver, J. H. O'Neal, J. H. Rooks and Paul Maddox. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Beatrice Nelson of Eatonton; a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Tingle of Cedartown; a son, W. H. Barnes of Thomaston; five sisters, Mrs. J. O. Maddox of Luella; Mrs. W. L. Dunagan, Miss Frances Barnes, Miss LaRue Barnes of Atlanta; Mrs. W. M. Quick of Sanford, N. C.; four brothers, W. G. Barnes of Jackson; C. Barnes of Shreveport, La.; H. C. Barnes of Terrell, Texas, and J. S. Barnes of Texas City, Texas; three grandchildren, Sandra and Billy Barnes of Thomaston; Douglas Tingle of Cedartown; several nieces and nephews.
Bert Mitchell Barnes, 67, died at his home on North Mulberry street Friday at 12:32 p. m. as the result of a long illness. The immediate cause of death was attributed to pneumonia. His health became impaired a year or two, ago and he had been confined to his room for several months.
Born in Butts county of parents long influential in the county's development, he was a lifelong resident of Jackson. He was a son of the late W. Homer Barnes and Mrs. Laura Saunders Barnes. During his career he engaged in farming, merchandising and the lumber industry. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist church and was widely known and popular with a wide circle of friends. He showed keen interest in political affairs and was admired for his loyalty to his friends.
Largely attended funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Sunday at 3 p. m. The Rev. Walter M. Blackwell of Macedonia, the Rev. Ralph Shea of the Jackson Methodist church and the Rev. Gaither Briggs of the First Baptist church conducted the impressive service. Favorite hymns were sung by Mrs. D. P., Settle, Mrs. P.H. Weaver, J. Avon Gaston and W. J. O'Neal.
The ministers paid lofty tribute to this prominent citizen. Mr. Blackwell lauded his courage, his hope and optimism and his consideration for members of his family during a long and trying illness. The pallbearers were M. L. Powell, E. McMichael, P. H. Weaver, J. H. O'Neal, J. H. Rooks and Paul Maddox. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Beatrice Nelson of Eatonton; a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Tingle of Cedartown; a son, W. H. Barnes of Thomaston; five sisters, Mrs. J. O. Maddox of Luella; Mrs. W. L. Dunagan, Miss Frances Barnes, Miss LaRue Barnes of Atlanta; Mrs. W. M. Quick of Sanford, N. C.; four brothers, W. G. Barnes of Jackson; C. Barnes of Shreveport, La.; H. C. Barnes of Terrell, Texas, and J. S. Barnes of Texas City, Texas; three grandchildren, Sandra and Billy Barnes of Thomaston; Douglas Tingle of Cedartown; several nieces and nephews.
From the Jackson Progress Argus, 17 January 1952
Bert Mitchell Barnes, 67, died at his home on North Mulberry street Friday at 12:32 p. m. as the result of a long illness. The immediate cause of death was attributed to pneumonia. His health became impaired a year or two, ago and he had been confined to his room for several months.
Born in Butts county of parents long influential in the county's development, he was a lifelong resident of Jackson. He was a son of the late W. Homer Barnes and Mrs. Laura Saunders Barnes. During his career he engaged in farming, merchandising and the lumber industry. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist church and was widely known and popular with a wide circle of friends. He showed keen interest in political affairs and was admired for his loyalty to his friends.
Largely attended funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Sunday at 3 p. m. The Rev. Walter M. Blackwell of Macedonia, the Rev. Ralph Shea of the Jackson Methodist church and the Rev. Gaither Briggs of the First Baptist church conducted the impressive service. Favorite hymns were sung by Mrs. D. P., Settle, Mrs. P.H. Weaver, J. Avon Gaston and W. J. O'Neal.
The ministers paid lofty tribute to this prominent citizen. Mr. Blackwell lauded his courage, his hope and optimism and his consideration for members of his family during a long and trying illness. The pallbearers were M. L. Powell, E. McMichael, P. H. Weaver, J. H. O'Neal, J. H. Rooks and Paul Maddox. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Beatrice Nelson of Eatonton; a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Tingle of Cedartown; a son, W. H. Barnes of Thomaston; five sisters, Mrs. J. O. Maddox of Luella; Mrs. W. L. Dunagan, Miss Frances Barnes, Miss LaRue Barnes of Atlanta; Mrs. W. M. Quick of Sanford, N. C.; four brothers, W. G. Barnes of Jackson; C. Barnes of Shreveport, La.; H. C. Barnes of Terrell, Texas, and J. S. Barnes of Texas City, Texas; three grandchildren, Sandra and Billy Barnes of Thomaston; Douglas Tingle of Cedartown; several nieces and nephews.
Bert Mitchell Barnes, 67, died at his home on North Mulberry street Friday at 12:32 p. m. as the result of a long illness. The immediate cause of death was attributed to pneumonia. His health became impaired a year or two, ago and he had been confined to his room for several months.
Born in Butts county of parents long influential in the county's development, he was a lifelong resident of Jackson. He was a son of the late W. Homer Barnes and Mrs. Laura Saunders Barnes. During his career he engaged in farming, merchandising and the lumber industry. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist church and was widely known and popular with a wide circle of friends. He showed keen interest in political affairs and was admired for his loyalty to his friends.
Largely attended funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Sunday at 3 p. m. The Rev. Walter M. Blackwell of Macedonia, the Rev. Ralph Shea of the Jackson Methodist church and the Rev. Gaither Briggs of the First Baptist church conducted the impressive service. Favorite hymns were sung by Mrs. D. P., Settle, Mrs. P.H. Weaver, J. Avon Gaston and W. J. O'Neal.
The ministers paid lofty tribute to this prominent citizen. Mr. Blackwell lauded his courage, his hope and optimism and his consideration for members of his family during a long and trying illness. The pallbearers were M. L. Powell, E. McMichael, P. H. Weaver, J. H. O'Neal, J. H. Rooks and Paul Maddox. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Beatrice Nelson of Eatonton; a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Tingle of Cedartown; a son, W. H. Barnes of Thomaston; five sisters, Mrs. J. O. Maddox of Luella; Mrs. W. L. Dunagan, Miss Frances Barnes, Miss LaRue Barnes of Atlanta; Mrs. W. M. Quick of Sanford, N. C.; four brothers, W. G. Barnes of Jackson; C. Barnes of Shreveport, La.; H. C. Barnes of Terrell, Texas, and J. S. Barnes of Texas City, Texas; three grandchildren, Sandra and Billy Barnes of Thomaston; Douglas Tingle of Cedartown; several nieces and nephews.
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