Dr. David B. Barnes

Dr. David B. Barnes, 74, of Albany, GA died at 4:00 PM on October 5, 2011 at Willson Hospice House. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Jennifer Sherling, Pastor Jim Kirkland and Rev. Gregg Davis will officiate.
A native of West Pittston, PA, Dr. Barnes had lived in Albany, GA for the past fifteen years. David worked as a psychologist for the Dougherty County School System and has served on various Special Olympic's Boards over the past 40 years. David attended The Walk To Emmaus, participated in the Kairos Prison Ministry, and was an active member of Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryle K. Barnes of Albany, GA, three sons, David Dreher Barnes and his wife, Joni of Venice, FL, Matthew Barnes and Bryan Barnes and his wife, Kim all of Albany, GA, a sister, Sylvia Richard of Wyoming, PA, a brother, Dr. Willis Barnes and his wife, Linda of West Pittston, PA and two grandchildren, Annie Barnes and Brody Barnes.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the parlor at Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church and the family will receive friends immediately after the service at their residence.
Those desiring may make contributions to Willson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Drive, Albany, GA, 31721 and or Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, 2200 Dawson Road, Albany, GA 31707