John William Barnes Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John William Barnes of Woodland, North Carolina, who passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John William Barnes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John William may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Pollock T. Barnes (Pal) and Annie Rae Joyner Barnes; his wife Jackie Liverman Barnes; and his brothers, Patrick Barnes and Luther Barnes.

He is survived by: his son John Ashley Barnes of Potecasi, NC; and his sister Peggy Britt. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.