George Allen Barnes, 86, of Lexington Park, MD died February 27, 2013 at his home in Lexington Park, MD, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 30, 1926 in Coeburn, Virginia, he was the son of the late Earl Barnes and Flossie Hazel Moore Barnes.

In 1935 George moved to St. Mary's County. He married his beloved wife, Lou Vernia Barnes on November 11, 1950 in Valley Lee, MD. Together they celebrated 62 wonderful years of marriage.

George was a loyal and dedicated employee, maintaining Lord Calvert Trailer Park for forty years.

He was proud of his family and loved them very much.

In addition to his beloved wife, George is survived by his children, Larry Allen Barnes (Rosalie) of Hollywood, MD, George Wilford Barnes (Maria) of California, MD, Michael Anthony Barnes (Sue) of California, MD, Catherine Irene Currie (Willie) of Lexington Park, MD, James William Barnes (Barbara) of Valley Lee, MD and Patricia Ann Clark (Gene) of Leonardtown, MD; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Eloise Lewis, Kemsie Wilford Barnes, and Earl Barnes, Jr.

Family will receive friends for George's Life Celebration on Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 5PM to 8PM with a service at 7 PM at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 11 AM at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A with Interment at Charles Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers will be Gregory Lee Hunt, Earl W. Barnes, Robert D. Currie, Jr., Josh W. Barnes, James W. Barnes Jr., and Michael A. Barnes, III. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith L. Barnes, Michael A. Barnes, Jr., Edward E. Clark, III and Eric Allen Clark.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's Office on Aging and Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.