Carl Burchman Barnes

July 21, 1922 - August 8, 2010

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Services:
   A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. Michaels Catholic Church, Ridge, MD, with Fr. Lee Fangmeyer officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation:
  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 PM in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD, with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM.
 

Carl Burchman Barnes, 88, of Ridge, MD died August 8, 2010 at his home in Ridge, MD.  Born July 21, 1922 in Ridge, MD, he was the son of the late Spencer Marshal Barnes and Edith Mae Arnold.  Carl was an electrician at Patuxent River Naval Air Station for 30 years, retiring in 1977.  He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, woodworking, playing cards, gardening, and belonged to Good Sam’s Camping Club, and Ridge Vol. Rescue Squad.  Carl is survived by his wife Vivian Marie Barnes whom he married at St. Michael’s Church in Ridge, MD on December 27, 1947. Children Shirley O’Conner (Tim) of Hollywood, MD, Barbara Jean “BJ” Gray (Jim) of Ridge, MD, Veronica “Ronnie” Vallandingham (Dale) of St. Inigoes, MD and Theresa Queal (Ron) of Fort White, FL,  Cecilia Graham (Floyd) of Great Mills, MD along with one sister Bessie Delozier of MA; as well as 12 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brothers John Barnes and Walter Barnes, Sr. and one sister Agnes Benson.   The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in St. Michaels Catholic Church, Ridge, and MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 P.M.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, in St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ridge, MD at 10:00 AM with Fr. Lee Fangmeyer officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Graham, Ray Yarber, Roger Ridgell, Dickie Barnes, Bo Vallandingham, and Timmy Barnes. Contributions in memory of Carl Burchman Barnes can be made to St. Mary’s County Hospice, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16567 Point Lookout Road, Ridge, MD  20680.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Dearest Vivian, I just heard from Shirley of Carl's death. I know this must be a very hard time for you but you must take comfort in the many years of devoted care you lavished on him. You were such an example to the parish and to me. Now that he is at rest, I hope that you will get some time to relax and rest. Know that you, Carl, and the family are in my prayers. I miss you all. Affectionately, Father O"
- Rev. Msgr. Maurice O'Connell
- Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2010

"To Grandma, Mom, BJ, Ronnie, Theresa and Cecilia, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. Love Always, Jenny"
- Jenny Ross
- Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2010

"Ronnie and the Barnes family,you have my sincere condolences on Burchmans passing. "
- Herbie Mckay
- Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2010

"To Aunt Vivian, Shirley, BJ, Ronnie, Theresa, and Cecilia - Our hearts are warmed by childhood memories we hold dear. May God give you strength today and for all your tomorrows as you hold precious memories forever in your hearts. We love you."
- Ruth, Louis, Edna, Ellen, Susie, Timmy, and David Barnes
- Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

"Vivian & family. we are srry to here of Burchman passing. He is resting peacefully now which he has not done for some time. You all will remain in our prayers."
- Brenda & Jamie Norris
- Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

"Dear Vivian and the Girls, You are in my thoughts and prayers."
- Audrey Pratt
- Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May he rest in peace."
- Mischelle & Travis Mattingly
- Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

"Barbara and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with your family."
- Barbara Ostrander
- Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

"We are so sorry to here of the passing of Burchman. I have always cherished the memories of living next door. Boy did we have some great times. It is hard to lose a parent but they will always be in your heart and you have a special guardian angel watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you."
- Robbie & Darlene Wood
- Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

"Vivian-Mom was having a good morning and when I told her she filled in the puzzle for me. I am so sorry for your loss. Betty Lou always kept me up to date and with her gone, I had no one to keep me up on Pop's side of the family. I am going to try to get down there tonight. Love you! Janie (Ridgell)"
- Mary Jane Bowles
- Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

"To the Barnes family-I want you to know that Mr. Barnes was a name that was carried into my present from the lives of my parents. Although I don't remember much of him, my parents talked of him enough that when I heard his name I knew he was apart of their lives. We moved from Ridge when I was 8 and visited when we could. Mr. Barnes was part of our family and lives and I wish to send my love to the family."
- Mary Jane Bowles (Ridgell)
- Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Barnes Family. Burchman will be missed by all of you but he will be safely tucked away in your hearts forever. Hold on tight to the memories because they will never leave you. He is always "Just a Memory Away"."
- Cheryl and Tony Ridgell
- Posted: Monday, August 9, 2010

"Vivian and girls. My deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Barnes. Such a nice man who gave so much to the community! No words can comfort the loss of a loved one. I "still" miss my dad and that was 1997! May you all be comforted you remain in my thoughts and prayers. Jean"
- Jean Cooper-Harmon
- Posted: Monday, August 9, 2010

"My deepest condolences to the Barnes family, "God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best"." "
- Marie Parrish
- Posted: Monday, August 9, 2010