to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Field Barnes entered this world on
March 12, 1958 in Wilson, North Carolina, the sixth child born to the union of Arthur
Lee Sr. and Lelia Mae Barnes, both who preceded him in death.
The Barnes family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1959. Field grew up in the
Glenville area with his six siblings and parents. Field gave his life to Christ at an early
age. Field was educated in the Cleveland Public Schools district; he was an Alumni of
John Hay High School “Class of 1976”. Field also lived in Lorain, Ohio for several
years this is where he met, fell in love with and married Janet Barnes in 1980.
Field was employed by Ford Motor Company for many years until he decided to
become an entrepreneur. He loved being an entrepreneur, he owned a dry-cleaning
business, a convenient store, rental property and bars. The staple of his legacy, The
Fireside Lounge opened in 1989 is one of the most successful bars in East Cleveland.
Field was pillar in the East Cleveland community. He supported many political
agendas that would better the lives of East Cleveland Residents and Business
Owners. For many years he also coached little league baseball for the East Cleveland
Indians.
Field had an electrifying personality and lived life on his own terms. He was an avid
sports fan, who loved cooking, singing, wearing suits and most of all fellowshipping
with his FAMILY. At every family gathering you could catch him cooking and
entertaining the kids with games. Field had the biggest heart he would cuss you out
and help you all in the same breath. The gift that Field will be most remembered for
was his capacity to love everybody and give of himself.
Field has fulfilled his purpose here on earth and transitioned home to glory where he
was welcomed by his parents Lelia Mae and Arthur Lee Barnes Sr; sisters Claudette
Foster and Gwendolyn Gibson; brothers Arthur Lee Barnes Jr. and Michael Barnes.
Field is survived by his wife Janet; his children Sharon Dorsey, Janiel Barnes,
Demontelius Clarke, Trinity Barnes; stepdaughter Debanisha Clarke; his
grandchildren Jyresha, Desiree, Amari, Janaya, Zyaire, and Jaylen; his brothers
Frederick (Eleanor) ,Leland, Kenny (Yvette) all of Cleveland, Ohio; his aunts Christine
Moore and Margaret Dickinson (Wilson, North Carolina), great grandchildren, and a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
For all those who were touched by the presence of Field will always remember him
for his spirit of truth and honesty, his love for living life to the fullest, his unwavering
love for his family. We all know that Field is in a better place, we will miss his love,
laughter, and energetic zeal for life.
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