Melvin Barnes
Melvin Barnes, age 85, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, August 22, 2013.
Mr. Barnes was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II and Korea. He retired from TVA after 30 years of employment. Mr. Barnes was a longtime member and deacon of MeadowView Baptist Church. He enjoyed golf and bowling. He was proud of the fact that he bowled a “perfect game.”
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Christine Simmons Barnes; brother and four sisters.
He is survived by son, Kent (Jill) Barnes of Chattanooga; daughter, Dr. Kristy (Tri) Barnes Le of High Point, North Carolina; son, Paul (Chas) Barnes of Chattanooga; five grandchildren, Jameson Barnes, Garrett Le, Jacqueline Le, Abrielle and Addison Coleman; two brothers Euell and Malcolm Barnes; several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, August 27, at 1 p.m. at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev. Al Miller officiating. Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to MeadowView Baptist Church, 10709 Ooltewah Georgetown Road, Georgetown, Tennessee 37336.
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Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.