Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC
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Obituary For Steven B. Barnes
Steven B. Barnes, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023 at Friendship Baptist Church, 13943 US Highway 64 ALT West, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with Reverend Arthur Vincent, officiating. Interment will follow in Pineview Cemetery.
Visitation 1 hour prior to the service.
Please remember to sign the guest book.
Guest Book
May he rest in peace now and forevermore and may his memory always be a blessing. 💖 Dot Armstrong Spruill
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My Dear Uncle Steve, you certainly made your mark on this world. It is you and Bert who gave me one of life's most precious gifts...the gift of music! I can still hear the song you sang to me as a very young child—something you made up about a little girl named "Mechelle". ☺️ I remember when you came home from the military and purchased that "GTO with a stick in the flo"...best car ever! Lol You will remain in my heart and memory as the uncle who knew how to have a good time, an uncle who was instrumental in my childhood, an uncle who was perhaps my fathers favorite sibling. May the two of you feel honored to have lived such exciting, impactful, & joy-filled lives. Rest in peace, as your legacy and fond memories of you live on. ❤️ ~ Michelle (Mechelle) Barnes
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He that humbles himself SHALL be exalted. We exalt you for the man you were. Proud but not conceited. Down but never defeated. Not perfect, but pretty darn close. Often sought out the most Your soothing voice made your words beautiful songs that made us feel wrapped in your love. A gentle soul, never mean.You saw the unseen. You always made time, dropped in on a dime. No matter who, everyone was just as important to you and for that you're forever loved. One could never be sad or remain mad around you. In darkness you chose to see the light. You evoked positive vibes in negative spaces. With patience you ran your races. Your light will forever shine in our hearts. You sung with the passion of soulful ancestors gone on before you. Your melodious voice had the richness of a million kingdoms. But the greatest of all this was the charity you've shown May your works speak for you kind sir. Take your rest Uncle Steve, your work here is done. Love your niece, Danielle Parker
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RIP Uncle Steve. I always remember you singing Sam Cook's song, Wonderful. Whenever I saw u, we had to sing that song 🥰. To Aunt Iris and my cousins, may the Almighty God bless and bring you all through. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all 🙏! Wanda P.
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My deepest sympathy to Bessie and your family. Hoping that support of loved one brings you comfort during this sad time. Sending love and peace. J Battle/Greenbelt, MD
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I knew a Steven Barnes when I worked at freshway in Rockymount if it's the same man I enjoyed working with him and I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Prayers and love to the family. Harry and Kaye Parker
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Prayers and thought are extended to the family of Steven Barnes. May God bless with the comfort you need in this time of mourning. Milton and Melvia Batts
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Uncle Steve, you will truly missed but your memories in my heart are forever. You was truly a great man that loved his family and would give the shirt off your back to help someone. I will miss your smile and you calling my name, playing the guitar and that beautiful singing you love to do so much. SIH UNC your forever in my heart until we meet again. Love your niece Shaundra💙
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My deepest sympathy go out to you at your lost may God continue to bless you. Steve was a loving and caring dear cousin, who always brought joy to every family reunion with his beautiful smile and voice. I'm sure he will be playing his guitar, smiling and singing to our family in heaven. Rest on dear Steve, you will truly be missed by all. Cousin Bobby Harris & Family
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A quiet soul was called to rest peacefully with our Lord and Savior. My condolences and sympathy to his family.
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Vernon & Carolyn send words of comfort to the family and we know you are in sorrow but joy awaits you. Family you lost him down here but there is peace with his memories.
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To The Barnes Family, We sending condolences to family for the loss of your loved one. B. Tyson & Family
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To The Barnes Family, We sending condolences to family for the loss of your loved one. B. Tyson & Family
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Dear Aunt Iris, cousins Sandy, Steven Jr, and Josh.... Our love, prayers, and thoughts are with you all. We pray all of heavens angels embrace Uncle Steve as they guide him to eternal life with our Heavenly Father. Uncle Steve will forever be in our hearts and we will always remember the times we've spent together. May God place his healing hands upon you and comfort you with his love and grace. All our love, Donald, Rosann, Dominique, and Demetre Parker❤️
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Uncle Steve, you were an inspiration to me. Your singing and guitar playing got me interested in playing music at an early age. I'm still a musician today because of that. I thank you and I miss you. Rest well, Dear Uncle. Love, Deron (DJ) Parker
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I Remember Steve "It's a boy! My father said as he came through the door. Oh, what a happy day. A boy after all the girls in the house. Stevenson Battle Barnes. He was the first to eat food from a jar. (Gerber). The first to be nursed from a bottle(Carnation Condensed milk) The first to sit on the floor playing Fats Dominoe's "Blue Berry Hill on a toy piano. At age three he sang with mama in the kitchen "Lord is my savior", kept the tune, but the words came out "Lord is my shayeyor". Drove a tricycle through every room in the house going about 5 miles per hour with Dell hanging on the back of it. He walked away from home to go find his Father in the fields down a wood path. Tell him "don't touch the heater it's hot ". He touched it to make sure. He sang "I Got that Feeling " and danced better than James Brown. Taught himself to play the guitar and played Tennessee Waltz for everybody. He would give the shirt off his back and say "We'll he needed it" We Love him. Steve wherever you are if you get the chance, Dance! Sister Mary
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knowing you was a joy.watching you with your baby boy was a joy the love of family was a joy rest now no more worries no more pain only joy in GODs care.THE GIBBS FAMILY
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Dear Brother Steve. High School friend Hazel Whitakers Ransom called to extend her condolences. She said it's such a shame you're gone at 29yrs old. I tried to correct her. It took me a minute to remember how you always said you were 29yrs old. Her recollection had us both laughing. Miss you but memories of you shared from family and friends is making your homegoing joyful as you would have liked to be. As you would say, "that'll work❤️
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Brother Steve a true veteran. Thank you for your service. I thank you the most for your support with my fallen soldier. Please remind Calvin to save the last dance for me. HOOAH all the way! Love forever and a day. Joyce Barnes Barnes
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I have many memories of Steve, my dad and Cleveland sitting at kitchen table on Saturday night laughing, talking and having so much fun. The nights ended late and most ended with Steve singing. We extend our condolences to the entire family.
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I love you Daddy. Continue to rest easy now. All your work has been done. Love always your baby girl Sandy.
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Uncle Steve, Will miss your beautiful singing and playing the guitar. We do have our memories. Your body is now at peace and your body at rest. You will be missed. Lois Peoples
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Uncle Steve, we are going to miss your smile and charm. You brought cheer everywhere you went. As a matter of fact, with your singing and dancing, you brought the whole party! Be at peace with the family that went before you and tell Dada I said hello. ❤️ ~Cynthia ( your "Cympo") Boxberger
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Uncle Steve... one of the legendary three, along with Uncle Raymond and Dada, aka Uncle Bo. Growing up with your three was challenging, annoying, and even embarrassing at times ❤️ but man, there are also many awesome, entertaining, and funny memories. I'm going to miss your wonderful singing backed up by the other two's croaking 😂. They tried. You were musically gifted all around. Loved your guitar skills and you were a decent dancer, too! Tell Dada I said hello, and remember, y'all GOT TO BE MO CAREFUL! up there 🥰
- Sophia “SoSo” Barnes
Brother Steve, you accomplished so many feats during your Earthly journey. You were on the front line intergrating schools as a boy. You worked on farms in tobacco and cotton. You served our country in the Army. You were quite a rascal at times but generous in helping others. Your singing and guitar playing brought joy to so many. You delivered loads in your 18 Wheeler as "Running Bear". You were my first playmate building dirt farms with alka-selzer and cereal boxes under the porch of our house on Mr. Harris' farm, catching junebugs and butterflies. You were DARING. We were Sonny and Cher and Ike and Tina as we sang for Momma. I am happy your spirit was at peace as you departed your earthly body and it's soaring with so many family and friends who went before you. Ten Four with love. Country Roads have Taken you HOME🙏🏻. Your sister, Bessie Barnes Jackson ❤️
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Brother Steve, you accomplished so many feats during your Earthly journey. You were on the front line intergrating schools as a boy. You worked on farms in tobacco and cotton. You served our country in the Army. You were quite a rascal at times but generous in helping others. Your singing and guitar playing brought joy to so many. You delivered loads in your 18 Wheeler as "Running Bear". You were my first playmate building dirt farms with alka-selzer and cereal boxes under the porch of our house on Mr. Harris' farm, catching junebugs and butterflies. You were DARING. We were Sonny and Cher and Ike and Tina as we sang for Momma. I am happy your spirit was at peace as you departed your earthly body and it's soaring with so many family and friends who went before you. Ten Four with love. Country Roads have Taken you HOME🙏🏻. Your sister, Bessie Barnes Jackson ❤️
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My brother Steve, I will miss you, and love you forever. I know that you are in a happier place. Enjoy your well earned rest. Love, Louise Lowden.
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My Brother, Steve: You will be SO missed. Since I can remember, you were always there for me... No one dared to mess with your baby sister. I will always love you; however, I truly believe you are and will always be looking after me... I will feel your presence ...still. Dr. Ernestine Barnes-Small
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Steve, you were such a free spirit, happy go lucky man. I know the physical body gets tired. You are at rest and peace is now yours. I will miss you much.
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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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