1928
Ray
2018
Ray Barnes
January 21, 1928 — October 23, 2018
Ray Barnes
1928 - 2018
Gastonia – Walter Ray Barnes, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina and was the son of the late William Owen Barnes and Zettie Glover Barnes.
Ray was a member of Loray Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Ray was a paymaster with General Tire that later formed General Tire Credit Union. He graduated from Evans Business College.
Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 28 years, Phyllis Gaddis Barnes; his daughter, Karen Rogers and her daughter, Stacey (B.J.) Shaf and 3 great grandsons; step children Jonathan and Jason (Angie)White; step grandchildren, Sara (Mac) Eldridge, and Wesley White.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2018 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Friday with Reverend Kent Cranford officiating with the Releasing of the Doves.
The family extends heartfelt appreciation to Rachel Brown and Jessica Sowards of Hospice of Cleveland County for their kind and compassionate care during this time.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Barbara Blanton Barnes, his siblings William, Clarence, James, Charles, Ella, and Edna; Ray was the last of Seven children.
Memorials may be made to Loray Baptist Church, 1128 West Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052.
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com ;
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
1928 - 2018
Gastonia – Walter Ray Barnes, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina and was the son of the late William Owen Barnes and Zettie Glover Barnes.
Ray was a member of Loray Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Ray was a paymaster with General Tire that later formed General Tire Credit Union. He graduated from Evans Business College.
Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 28 years, Phyllis Gaddis Barnes; his daughter, Karen Rogers and her daughter, Stacey (B.J.) Shaf and 3 great grandsons; step children Jonathan and Jason (Angie)White; step grandchildren, Sara (Mac) Eldridge, and Wesley White.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2018 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Friday with Reverend Kent Cranford officiating with the Releasing of the Doves.
The family extends heartfelt appreciation to Rachel Brown and Jessica Sowards of Hospice of Cleveland County for their kind and compassionate care during this time.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Barbara Blanton Barnes, his siblings William, Clarence, James, Charles, Ella, and Edna; Ray was the last of Seven children.
Memorials may be made to Loray Baptist Church, 1128 West Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052.
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com ;
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
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