Deacon Richard

Barnes

The joy of the Lord was his strength.  He eagerly shared his testimonies and was a reflection of how GREAT God is.  With more than 20 years of illness his trust in God never ceased; and on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, New Jersey Deacon Richard Anderson Barnes transitioned peacefully into his heavenly home.  Deacon Barnes was born July 15, 1933 in Englewood, New Jersey.  He was the 6 ^th of 7 children, born to the late John Oliver Barnes and Maddie Nee Anderson.

Deacon Barnes accepted Christ at an early age.  He was educated in the Englewood Public School System and graduated from Dwight Morrow High School. Shortly after, he enlisted into the United States Army, where he diligently served and received an honorable discharge. Years later he was united in Holy Matrimony with Catherine (Merita) Barr-Carr and to this union, 2 children were added, John Carr and Ron Christopher Barnes.

Deacon Barnes was employed by the City of Englewood for many years and Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, where he retired as Lieutenant of Security.

Deacon Barnes, a faithful and proud member of Community Baptist Church  of Englewood was ordained as a Deacon under the leadership of Reverend Dr.  Lester W. Taylor Jr. and was dedicated and passionate in his Christian walk.  He was full of the Holy Ghost fire beyond the point of containment and could be seen sprinting from wall to wall during Sunday service.  Deacon Barnes was a living example of faithfulness and commitment to serving God.

He was predeceased by his sisters Elvira Vaughan, Evelyn Jones, Gladys Truesdale, Rebecca Barnes and Lucille Ward.

Forever etched in the hearts of his loved ones, Deacon Richard Barnes leaves to cherish his memory; his loving devoted wife Catherine Barnes, two sons: John Carr (Kimberly Carr), Teaneck, NJ; Ron Christopher Barnes, Charleston, SC; four grandchildren: Shon Barnes and Ronde Barnes, Hackensack, NJ; Tori Carr and Jamaal Carr, Teaneck, NJ; Brother: Leroy Vaughan, Rosewell, NM; Sister-in-Law,  Elizabeth Brown, Queens NY; two Brothers- in-Law: Dwight Barr (Mary) and Rodney Barr, Charleston SC;   two god- children; Corey Brown, Roselle, NJ and Ashia Fulmore-Monroe, Englewood, NJ; and a host of other relatives and friends.