Jerry Barnes

Jerry Barnes, 80 of Eden, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 1pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at First Assembly of God in Eden with burial to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 5-7pm at Fair Funeral Home.

Jerry was born December 9, 1945 in Shiloh, North Carolina, to the late John Hanna Barnes and Margaret Edwards Barnes. He was a member of First Assembly of God. He attended Rockingham Community College where he studied machining. Jerry worked as a machinist and owned and operated B&B Machine Shop for many years. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Jerry loved spending time with his family. His greatest joy came from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are his loving wife, Connie Meadows Barnes; children, Keith Barnes, Chris Barnes (Amy), Todd Barnes (Jennifer), Tammy Long (Ricky); grandchildren, Rick Long (Heather), Dustin Long (Mallory), Jordan Barnes (Kelsey), Cody Barnes (Taylor), Tylon Hodges (Kaitlin) Hanna Bates (Cody), Jared Nelson, Caley Nelson; great-grandchildren, Casyn, Colby, Gatlin, Holden, Hayden, Heidi, Hudson, Marley, Blu, Kyleigh, Addie, McKinley, Kayce, Rylee, and one on the way; He is also survived by his brothers and sister, Elaine Ladd, Shorty Barnes, and Mack Barnes (Michelle); aunts, Virginia Dean and Janice Pulliam; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, John and Margaret Barnes, Jerry is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Copelin Bates; sisters, Jeanette Barnes, Carolyn Barnes, Brenda Barnes; brothers, Bo Barnes, Donald Barnes, Steve Barnes, Anthony Barnes; and his first wife, Janice Brammer Barnes.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.