LELAND — Herbert Eugene Barnes, 77, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. He was born June 5, 1940, in Orlando, Fla., to Walter Sr. and Louise Barnes.
He graduated from Jones High School in Orlando and then attended Florida A&M in Tallahassee, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He received a master’s degree from Oklahoma University. Herb proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Amador, Panama; Fort Ord, Calif.; Fort Bragg, N.C.; and a number of other bases. He received the Purple Heart for his injuries sustained in the Vietnam war. He ended his military service ranked as a major.
Herbert was an avid golfer. His love for golf started while stationed in the Panama Canal Zone. He also golfed on several courses throughout the U.S. and other countries. When he moved to Leland, N.C., he co-founded the Two Times A Month (TTAM) golf group with his longtime friend, Tracy Love. He proudly served as president of TTAM until his illness.
When he wasn’t golfing, he was watching golf on TV. He was a news junkie, history buff and loved to discuss current events. His love for travel took him all over the world including Japan, Italy, Greece, Panama, Alaska, Hawaii and throughout the United States. He passed his love of travel onto his children.
Herbert is survived by his loving wife, Veronica Barnes of Leland; daughters, Tanya Barnes of Los Angeles, Calif., Stephanie Barnes of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Andrea Barnes of Seminole, Fla.; stepson, Scott Jefferson of Cleveland, Ohio; brother, Walter Barnes Jr. of Columbia, Md.; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a host of relatives and friends.
Herbert was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Seminole.
The family would like to thank the support given by his neighbors, friends, Lower Cape Fear Hospice and members of Johnson Chapel AME Zion Church.
A memorial service for Herbert Barnes will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, at Johnson Chapel AME Zion Church, 1882 Lincoln Road NE, Leland, NC 28451.
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