John Watt Barnes, husband of Frankie Costner Barnes, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020.
Born in Gastonia, he was a son of the late Robert Newman Barnes and Floree Ballard Barnes. Mr. Barnes was a machinist and a member of Parkwood Baptist Church. He was a good man who enjoyed golfing after his retirement.
In addition to his wife of 69 years, Mr. Barnes is survived by a son, Ben Barnes and wife Mary Margaret Barnes of Cary; and two brothers, Robert Barnes of Gastonia and Larry Barnes of Cherryville.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM in Gaston Memorial Park.