Rincon-Keith Edward Barnes, born on Easter morning April 2, 1972, died on March 4, 2015 of a short illness.
Keith was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. He was an extremely gifted artist and designer who loved God and his creation. Keith was Director of Operations at Custom Aviation, as well as a student furthering his studies in the Catia program. Keith was an avid hunter, fisherman, and boater. He was truly a free spirit who loved the open water.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Eryn Kathalyn Barnes; daughter, Emily Kristen Barnes; four legged child, Emma Leigh; God-daughter, Michelle Lee Kanke; parents, Eddie and Mary Delaine Barnes; sisters, Kimberly Iler-Morgan (husband, Ronnie), and Jennifer England (husband, Jason); brother, Jamie L. Barnes (spouse, Michael); grandparents, John Ed Barnes, Sr. and Eunice Mongin Barnes, and Mary Frances Knight; mother-in-law, Pamela DuBose; special aunt and uncle, Connie and Eddie Kesler; special nieces, Katie, Kellie, and Lakelyn Iler.
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
A memorial fund has been set up in his name, The Keith Barnes Memorial Fund at any Sea Island Bank or mailed to P.O. Box 654, Bloomingdale, GA 31302, c/o Kimberly Iler-Morgan.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 748-2444