Phyllis and I were saddened to see that Barney had passed.  Though I did not know Barney well, we heard enough stories from Cathie and Carmen that we felt we knew him well.  I wish I could make the memorial to see my old friends and wish them well.  I hope Cathie and Carmen are enjoying retirement as much as possible, but somehow I feel as though they may still be at it in some way.  They are both "ever ready bunnies"!  Miss you both.

Barney was a friend when we went to Chalmette High School.  
Barney was 2  years ahead of  me but  we had a few classes together.   I saw him at one of our Class Reunions...he was a sweet young man.  We all loved him.  I am so sorry to hear that he passed.
Love ya,   Veronica  R.

I didn’t know Barney until after Hurricane Katrina when we moved up to Denham Springs and we met at a St Bernard  luncheon function. We always enjoyed doing things together with him and Sally. We all planned our many cruises together and had great times too. We would get together for for barbecues, dinners, casino trips and theaters. I’m sure going to miss him and our fun times together.

My deepest sympathy to your family. May your prayers sustain you and the resurrection promise give you hope. Job 14:14, 15; Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:4

Barney was a great friend and co-worker.  We worked closely together from 1990 through 1995  when I was in New Orleans and often after that.  Barney was full of life and a pleasure to be around.  He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone.  Rest In Peace Barney.  God bless. 

Met Barney when I got on the board at Rebel Park when Mike Smith became president and Barney took the boys A.D. I think in 1984. What a GREAT guy. I enjoyed working with him and just talking with him at Rebel. Those were GREAT times with Barney.  Reconnected on FB. I am sure going to miss him.  My prayers are with you, Sally and Mark.

Barney was a great co-worker and an even better friend. LSU lost a number one fan. Rest in peace Barney.

Patrice and Geoff Curtin

Barney and I worked together at Rebel Park, he was President and i was on the board. We were able to have a couple of park fairs that made enough money to buy equipment for both the boy and the girls teams.  I enjoyed my time knowing him and considered him a friend. He will be missed by  many.

What a wonderful, vibrant guy.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
RIP Barney
Always smiling

Sally, Mark & Stacie, 
Carl and I are just heartbroken over the loss of our dear friend.  Barney was truly one of kind...so lively, so funny, so serious, so smart, so active and so involved with community projects and organizations and so passionate about everything he held close to heart, especially his family.  I will always hold dear the memories of all the school and ball park projects we worked on when our kids were growing up and then the CHS Alumni projects when we started the alumni association.  One memory I will always cherish is when Barney and I won the dance contest at the school fair and they announced us as "Mr. & Mrs. Barney Hargis."  We all had a good laugh over that and that's when Kevin started calling Barney his second dad.  There is a lifetime of memories (over 43 years) that we will all cherish.  Sally and Mark, may God bless you at this very difficult time and may your memories of Barney bring comfort to you both.  Although Barney is gone, I promise you he will never be forgotten.  RIP my friend.  
Love, Beryl Hargis

Sally, I am very saddened to hear of Barney’s passing. He was such a fun and positive soul. My sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I hope all the wonderful memories you hold dear will help you during this time. I’m sorry I won’t make the service. Hugs and love, Ronda Rome Oddo

What a privilege it was to know a man that was always smiling, had an interesting story or a lively experience to share with you. Barney was a gentleman and a pleasure to spend time with every single time you were to see him. He will be greatly missed. Sally, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this terribly difficult time. May God bless each of you. Tucker is so fortunate to have a guardian angel as wonderful as Barney!

We shared a love of Bourbon,sports, and his son Mark. Having shared some time with him,I can say he was a gregarious soul and brought a peace to others while visiting with him.
I remember a particular story where Mark borrowed his truck to carry away the discards of a porch gone awry. The laugh and surprise he got while watching me swing a large hammer will be a memory that will never escape me. He asked with much certainty to remind him to never anger me. Strange how we remember some things, he touched me on that day and we chatted openly many other times. I will miss interacting with him. May Mark and all his cherished find peace in this time of sorrow. With my deepest condolences, Don 

I met the man I would call Dad in early 2005. Mark and I became a couple in January 2005 and he brought me to meet his parents. First time meeting me, Dad gave me a big hug and welcomed me to the family. 

I lost my Dad when I was very young but I gained another one that I had for 16 years.  This hurts terribly, his laugh will be missed along with his quirky jokes where I would usually say “Really Dad?” And he would just laugh. 

I’m including a picture that we took together at the very first family and friends bbq that Mark and I had at our new house in 2008. 

Love you Dad!! This isn’t good bye, it’s a see ya later. Until we meet again! 

Knew Barney growing up, we both went to Chalmette High and I believe graduated the same year 1962. Great guy, good friend always had a smile on his face and always loved talking about LSU football and baseball. Going to miss you Barney, may you find 'Eternal Happiness in Jesus' Kingdom.

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James Barnes "Barney" Fussell Jr.

March 25, 1942 – October 10, 2020

St. Bernard Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home

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