Pastor George D Barnes' Obituary
Life Reflections of Pastor George D. Barnes.
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you…George Dewey Barnes was born on December 3, 1939, in Doloroso, Mississippi to the late George “Cap” Barnes and Mariah Boyd Barnes. He departed his earthly life peacefully at his home on February 11, 2024, surrounded by family.
At the age of 16, George confessed Christ at Free Spring Baptist Church, in Doloroso, Mississippi. He then moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he finished school in 1958 at Capitol Senior High School. George joined Star Hill Baptist Church in 1965. He was employed at Helouin Veterinary Hospital until he opened an Esso Service Station in 1967.
He who finds a wife finds a good thing…On December 26, 1968, George and Carol were united in holy matrimony. Due to economic conditions, they moved to Dallas, Texas where they purchased a home and continued their life together.
George and Carol became members of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 1974 under the leadership of Pastor R. E. Price. It was there where he was elected and ordained to the Deacon Board in 1978.
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD… In 1980, God called George into the ministry. He was directed by and submitted himself to the word of God. In 2005 they broke ground for the building of God’s church. In 2007 Trinitarian Christian Church was completed and services started that year. The mortgage on the building was paid off in 2022, thirteen years earlier than planned. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…Thirty-nine years later, God spoke to Pastor Barnes and on Sunday, May 22, 2022, he officially retired from the pulpit.
Pastor Barnes was preceded in death by his father, George “Cap” Barnes, his mother, Mariah “Big Sister” Boyd Barnes; two sisters, Margaret Major Elie and Maggie Barnes Battiste; four brothers, Thomas Barnes, Albert Barnes, Wilbert Turner and Eugene Barnes.
Pastor Barnes is survived by his loving wife, Carol Presley Barnes; one sister, Jessie Lee Barnes Sewell; two brothers, Pearo Barnes and Abraham Barnes, Sr.; a sister-in-law, Aline Presley Phillips and husband Willie; two sons, George Elvis Barnes and friend Robbin, Kelvin Barnes and wife Beverly; one daughter, Constance Lands Matthews and husband Willie; four grandsons, Markius Barnes and wife LaNae, Demarkus Barnes and wife Crystan, Jamarkus Barnes and Jordan A. Matthews; one granddaughter, Carelle D. Matthews; one great grandson Drew Barnes; six great granddaughters, Danielle Barnes, Marley Barnes, Dakota Barnes, Caedynce Matthews, Zoey Barnes and Tegan Barnes; one godson, Alex Gibson, Jr., one goddaughter, Paula Hutchinson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A message from Pastor George Barnes…“I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:7 & 8). Memorial Service, Friday, February 23, 2024 ~ 10:00 am at Restland Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75243. The Repast will be help at Restland Event Center, 9220 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75243 from 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM.
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