Ray Barnes
Westminster – Alvin Ray Barnes, 59, of 110 Bruce Road, husband of Shara Lynn Burrell Barnes, passed away Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at Prisma Health Greeneville Memorial Hospital.
Born May 18th, 1964, Ray was native of Oconee County, he was the son of Margaret Honea Barnes and the late Alvin Allen Barnes. Ray was a 1983 graduate of Oakway High School, he worked at West Point Stevens, and later retired with Oconee County Solid Waste (Port Bass Station). Ray was a life-long member of the Oakway Rescue Squad and the Oakway Fire Department since the young age of 18. He was an avid farmer, had a passion for tractors, animals and working on cars. His love for his family and friends was what he was known for and what made his happy.
In addition to his beloved wife Shara Lynn Burrell of 26 years of marriage, Ray is survived by his children, Amber Souza of Florida, Tyler Barnes of West Union, Kaitlyn B. Thompson, Jacob Thompson, and Lillie Stancil of the home; brother, David Barnes (Lisa) of Seneca; sisters, Tracy Carter of Westminster, Kelly Waldrop (Blade) of Easley; three grandchildren, Peanut Barnes, TJ Souza, and Lillie Mae Souza; father in-law, Charles Burell; brother in-law, Robbie Mason; sister in-law, Tammy Campbell; special friends, Greg Crooks, Greg Elrod, James Cassell and Jeff Byrd; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews whom meant the world to him.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a son, Daniel Stancil III; a granddaughter, Ivy Rose Vicki Souza; a sister in-law, Charlene Mason; and a mother in-law, Linda Gail Burrell.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 4:30 pm, Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at Calvary Church. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Thursday, April 25th, 2024,0 prior to the service.
The family is at residence. Flowers are accepted or memorials in Ray’s memory may be made to Sandifer Funeral Home, PO Box 69, Westminster, SC 29693. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com