Buddy Barnes, 74, passed away Sunday night, May 23, 2021. The beloved husband of Lynn Jackson Barnes, Buddy was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 26, 1946 to the late Willard Ray Barnes and Anne Moore Barnes.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lynn, as well as his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Barnes Evans and Bryan Evans of Chapin, SC. He was most proud of and deeply adored his granddaughter, Catherine Virginia Evans and his grandson, Andrew Bryan Evans of Chapin, SC.
Raised in Florence, SC, his family briefly lived in Knoxville, TN where he graduated high school. He was then eager to move to Columbia, SC and attend the University of South Carolina. Buddy served in the National Guard for six years. He worked in sales throughout his career and later enjoyed working in the catering business, working alongside Lynn. A devoted Gamecock fan and all-around sports lover, Buddy cheered and hollered through many games, many seasons.
Buddy enjoyed time spent on Lake Murray, at the beach, and at the mountains. He loved to read and was a gifted writer. He always enjoyed listening to music and dancing with Lynn. He lived life with an amazing sense of humor and light-heartedness. He was devoted to his daughter and grandchildren, always at every event, every milestone, with such pride. It was his “Pootie”, Lynn, though that swept his heart as a young man and gave them the most loving relationship and beautiful life together.
Buddy is also survived by his brother, Terry M. Barnes and sister-in-law, Dianne N. Barnes of Columbia, SC; brother, Tony R. Barnes of Columbia, SC; brother-in-law, Randy Jackson of Pawleys Island, SC; nephew, Ryan Barnes (Amber) and niece, Caroline Barnes of Columbia, SC; nephew, Ryan Jackson of Charleston, SC; and niece, Leslie Myers of Elk Grove, CA. He was predeceased by his nephew, Dr. Randy Jackson, Jr.; his niece, Kim J. Hodges and his long time best friend, Roger W. Elliott.
Details for a gathering to celebrate Buddy’s life are forthcoming. Memorials may be made be to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/.
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