William Henry "Barney" Barnes

In Loving Memory

A Life Well Lived, Legacy of Love

William Henry "Barney" Barnes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 3, 2026, in Sorrento, FL at the age of 99.

Born on October 25, 1927, in Bonifay Florida.

Barney lived a remarkable life characterized by his unwavering dedication to his faith, family, and work.

Family wasn't just important to Barney, it was everything. The glue that held the family together through every season of life. Barney considered his family to be his greatest achievement and highest priority. He never missed a chance to show them how deeply they were loved.

He spent many years as a maintenance worker at Boise Cascade, where his reliability and strong work ethics left a lasting impression on his colleagues.

Barney's greatest passion was fishing. He was truly a master fisherman who knew the art of fishing well. Whether it was the excitement of the catch or simply the peace and enjoyment of being on the water, fishing brought him tremendous joy. It was more than a hobby; it was a part of who he was and a love that will surely bring smiles and memories to those who shared those moments with him.

Barney is survived by his devoted wife of 77 years Annie Barnes, his children Tommy (Carol) Barnes, Randy (Leslie) Barnes, Pam (Donnie) Beggs, Trish (Bill) Ambs. Grandchildren; Erica (Jeff) Mason, Kim (Jack) Cargal, Aleisha (Jason), Kyle (Jessica) Barnes, Chris (Natesha), Garret (Caitlin) Barnes, Andrew (Jen) Ambs,

Ryan (Abby) Beggs, Ashton Barnes (Billy),

21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and ability to bring a smile to everyone who knew him.

In honor of William's life, there will be a Celebration of Life at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL., on Saturday November 28th 2026, beginning at 1:00 in the afternoon.

William's family invites all who knew him to attend and celebrate his life, sharing memories of the warmth and joy he brought to their lives. His legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Rest in peace, Daddy, Granddaddy (Barney).

William was preceded in death by: His father Jesse Monroe Barnes, Mother Sarah Birge Barnes, 6 sisters and 2 brothers.