Lindsay Edward Barnes, age 79, of Taylorsville died on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 1, 1938 in Alexander County, the son of the late June & Hessie Howell Barnes. During his career he worked in maintenance for Schneider Mills and H & B Finishing. Lindsay attended St. John’s Baptist Church and loved to listen to classical music. He also enjoyed being outdoors and collecting model cars. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Charlie Barnes and sister Joyce Ann Barnes.
Those left to cherish his memory include his brother Chatsie Barnes of Taylorsville; special nephew Tyrone Barnes of the home; along with his nephew Eric Barnes of Hickory; nieces Tameka & Megan Barnes of Taylorsville; and sister-in-law Lena Barnes.
The wake will be held on Thursday, August 16th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 17th at 2:00 pm at St. John’s Baptist Church with the Rev. T.E. Martin officiating. The body will lie-in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.