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Barnes, Frederick

Aug 6, 2024

BARNES, Frederick

Frederick Elliott Barnes, a resident of Sandy Springs, Georgia, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born on January 6, 1949, in Portsmouth Virginia to Elliott Woodrow and Alice Britt Barnes and grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. A graduate of Old Dominion University, he retired from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Whelchel; and several cousins. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, August 8, 11:00 AM at Decatur Cemetery, 299 Bell Street, Decatur, Georgia. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, August 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at H. M. Patterson & Son - Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road NE, Sandy Springs, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Fred's memory to Good Mews Animal Foundation at goodmews.org.




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H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel

173 Allen Road NE

Atlanta, GA

30328

https://www.hmpattersonarlington.com

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