Mr. William Bert "Billy" Barnes

Mr. William Bert “Billy” Barnes, 76, of Milner and formerly of Thomaston, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Barnes will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Pavilion of the Gathering Church with Rev. Charles Bennett officiating. The family of Mr. Barnes will receive friends at the Gathering Church Pavilion from 1:00 pm until the Celebration hour. The family requests a casual attire for the services and requests those in attendance to wear masks. Mr. Barnes was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 6, 1944, a son of the late William H. and Sara Louise Bankston Barnes. He was a graduate of R. E. Lee Institute where he was a member of the Rifle Team. Mr. Barnes was a retired fueling operations supervisor for Delta Airlines. He was an avid deer hunter, turkey hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed gardening, making turkey calls and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mr. Barnes was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Barbara Barnes of Milner; two daughters, Cindy Barnes (Charles) Bennett and Kim Barnes (Buddy) Presley, both of Meansville; two step-sons, Scott (Renee) Newman of Forsyth and Jimmy (Angela) Newman of Milner; a cousin, Doug (Emily) Tingle of Griffin; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Barnes, and a brother, Henry Barnes. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gathering Church, 456 Hannah’s Mill Road, Thomaston, GA 30286. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com