Ray Barnes

Mountain Rest, SC– Ray Davis Barnes, 80, husband of the late Mildred Genell Queen Barnes, of 469 Old Yellow Branch Road, Mountain Rest, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Cottingham Hospice House.

 

A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Barnes was the son of the late Cliff and Beatrice Addis Barnes. He worked at the Walhalla Water Department as an equipment operator and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

 

Mr. Barnes is survived by his son: Joey Ray Barnes (Mandy) of Seneca; daughters: Barbara Pickens (Allen) of Westminster, Brenda Barnes of Westminster, Becky Cobb (Steve) of Mountain Rest and Anita Bush; brother: Hugh Barnes of West Union; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

 

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his sisters: Juanita King, Louise Barnes, Geraldine Barnes and Judy Gantt; and brothers: Jerry, Dee and Tom Barnes.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM, Thursday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

The family is at their respective homes.