Walter was born December 25, 1947 in Pleasant Hill to Walter Prescott Barnes and Joyce (Woods) Barnes and entered into rest December 28, 2019 in Pleasant Hill.

A memorial service honoring his life was held on January 1, 2020 at Wallace Baptist Church in Pelican. His service were officiated by Brother Jeff Jinks.

Preceding Walter in death were his parents; wife, Kathy Barnes; brother, Wayne Barnes; and two sons, Terrel Barnes and Jerald “BB” Barnes. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his sons, Anthony Barnes of Picayune, Mississippi and Austin Ladner and wife, Holly of Pleasant Hill; daughters, Angela Lee and husband, Danny of Carriere, Mississippi and Vickie McKie of Natchitoches; sister, Debbie Smith of Pleasant Hill; brother, Kenneth Barnes and wife, Glenda of Picayune, Mississippi. In addition, he leaves behind the loves of his life, his 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home

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