James Ira Barnes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Ira Barnes (Martinsville, Virginia), who passed away on September 25, 2023, at the age of 103, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ella Lucy and George Shady Barnes; his wife Frances Gregory Barnes; and his siblings, Paul, Eldrin, Ezra Barnes, Sylvia Joyce, Crystal Pace and Goldie Keesee.
He is survived by: his brother Jewel Barnes (Eunice); and his sons, James Edward Barnes (Garnet) of Charity, VA, David Lee Barnes (Lou) of Martinsville, VA and Larry Taylor Barnes of Roanoke, VA. He is also survived by four grandchildren.
In lieu flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090 or Trinity Friends Church, 5 Summit St., Martinsville, VA 24112.
