Andrew Walden "Andy" Barnes, Jr.

North Augusta, SC – Funeral Services for Mr. Andrew Walden “Andy” Barnes, Jr., 75, who entered into rest May 15, 2023, will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, May 17th, at 3 o’clock at First Baptist Church of North Augusta with Rev. Roy Kiser officiating. A private interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 2 until 3 o’clock. Andy was born July 16, 1947, to the late Andrew Walden Barnes, Sr. and Mary Emma Tidwell Barnes. He was a lifelong resident of North August and a U.S. Army veteran with 3 years of service. Andy graduated from North Augusta High School and went on to graduate from Clemson University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. During his time at Clemson, he was also a member of the CHI PSI Fraternity. His career in construction allowed him to work with the R.B. Wright Construction Company, Kuhlke Construction, where he served as Vice President, and Hebbard Electric. Additionally, he was the owner of Barnes Construction for many years. Andy was a devout member of First Baptist Church of North Augusta since 1962. He served in the Fellowship Ministry on Wednesday evenings, and he was actively involved in the music ministry and choir for many years. Andy was involved in his community from a young age. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 7, which was sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church, where he received the Order of the Arrow and Eagle Scout awards. In his adult life he was a member of Gideons International, American Legion Post 71, he was a volunteer with S.C. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, president of Masters City Sertoma Club, and president of Historic North Augusta, where he was instrumental in refurbishing the Society House. Each year Andy enjoyed helping with the food preparation for the Peach Jam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Carter Barnes. Surviving family members include his beloved wife, Michelle Giles Barnes; a son, Andrew Everett Barnes; a stepson, Tommy Wade Dicks (Kate); a nephew Dean Barnes; and two grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Agape Fellowship Sunday School Class. Active Pallbearers will be Bob Brooks, Bob Timmerman, Crayton McCown, Keith Montz, Milledge Murray, and Charles Eubank. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Music Ministry of First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.

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Andrew Walden "Andy" Barnes, Jr.

July 16, 1947 - May 15, 2023