Jerome Barnes Sr. was born February 21,1944 in Panama City,FL. to the union of the late John and Eldis Barnes. Barnes accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Determined to support his country and develop a career Sgt Barnes enlisted in the military at an early age. During his service time, Sgt. Barnes was awarded numerous medals some of which are: The National Defense Service Medal , The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal, The Air Medal, The Combat Infantry Medal, The Purple Heart And The Good Conduct Medal. On July 26,1969 Sgt.Barnes Married His soul mate of 47 years Lee E. Barnes. Jerome left this earth to be with his lord and Savior on June 23, 2017. Sgt. Jerome Barnes is proceeded in death by His father John H. Barnes, his mother Eldis Barnes and one brother Raymond Barnes. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Lee Esther Barnes, One son Jerome Barnes Jr. of Oakdale,La, Three daughters Karen Tasker Of Lake Charles,La, Sonya Carr Of Oakdale,La, Terri Barnes of San Francisco,Ca and a host of family and friends .
Jerome will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation
JUL 6. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Isrealite Missionary Baptist Church
706 Butler Street
Oakdale, LA, 71463
Funeral Service
JUL 6. 11:00 AM
Isrealite Missionary Baptist Church
706 Butler Street
Oakdale, LA, 71463
Burial Service
JUL 6
Oakdale Community Cemetery
River Dam Road
Oakdale, LA, 71463
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