Cayle Ely Barnes Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Cayle Ely Barnes of Rome, Georgia, who passed away on January 30, 2025, at the age of 21, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Cayle Ely departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Cayle Ely may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Cayle Ely leaves behind.

He is survived by: his parents, Jason Barnes and Casey Bright Barnes; his sister Jaylyn Barnes; his grandparents, Danny, Dawn Barnes, Tommy and Glenda Bright; and his great-grandparent Dr. Talmadge Barnes. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Special Education Department of Pepperell High School in Cayle's memory.