Celebrating the life of
Charles F. Barnwell, Sr.
February 08, 1924 - May 22, 2011
Savannah- Charles Forrester Barnwell, Sr., 87, went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 22, 2011.
Born in Banks County, Georgia on February 8, 1924, he relocated to Emanuel County area with his family in 1928. He attended the Emanuel County Institute and worked for Henry Ford in Richmond Hill prior to his service in the United States Navy during the Second World War. A Pacific Theater veteran, he completed the war on Okinawa. Following the war, he attended the University of Georgia at Hunter Field in Savannah. Mr. Barnwell was a dedicated employee of Sears, Roebuck and Company from 1947 until his retirement in 1984.
A member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church since August 24, 1947, he was a deacon since 1953. He was awarded Deacon Emeritus in 2009. He was a member of the Mark Bible Class. Mr. Barnwell was a member of the Ancient Landmark Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed the outdoors, working in his yard, and being with his family.
Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jean Strickland, his parents Charles and Margie Forrester Barnwell and five brothers and five sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Nancy Cordray Barnwell, son Charles Forrester Barnwell, Jr. Cindy, son Ashley Anson Barnwell Dana, brother J. C. Barnwell Gloria of Monticello Florida, sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 24 from 5 to 7 PM at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. The funeral will be Wednesday, May 25 at 2 PM at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel with burial to follow at Hillcrest Abbey East. Rev. Johnny Dozier will officiate.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
John 3:16-17
Praying for the Family....God give you peace and comfort. What a wonderful person Uncle Charles was...and he will be be missed.
- Cheryl Barnwell Blake and Wayne Blake, San Antonio, TX
Ashley and Dana, so sorry you have lost your Dad and a true fan. Our prayers are with you. Coach and Betty
- Jack and Betty Miller, Tybee Island, GA
we wish to share our Condolences,would be there if possible,our prayers are with the family, We have so many fond Memories of 'Uncle Charlie ' he will be missed,until we all unite !
- Terry & Debbie Barnwell, Monticello, FL
Aunt Nancy & family Charles & Ashley I am sorry to hear of Uncle Charles passing. May you all find comfort in the Lord during this time. Love Carol Barnwell Davis & family
- Carol Barnwell Davis & family, Franklin, NC
Aunt Nancy & family Charles & Ashley I am sorry to hear of Uncle Charles passing. May you all find comfort in the Lord during this time. Love Carol Barnwell Davis & family
- Carol Barnwell Davis & family, Franklin, NC
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Charles' passing. I will always see him at White Bluff, smoking a cigar on the back porch. He was a special man.
- Janie Stone Puckett, Parrottsville, TN
Nancy, I was sorry to hear of Charles' passing when Mary Alice called. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I am fortunate to have had him as a friend. James
- James Meeks, Kennesaw, GA
Keeping everyone in our prayers. Love Jim and Susan
- Jim and Susan Adams, West Columbia, SC
Keeping everyone in my prayers. Love Shorty
- Ms.Shorty Barnwell, Cayce, SC
Mrs. Barnwell, Ashley and Dana, Charles and Cindy and family - Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband, father and friend - We will all miss him. God Bless you all in your time of loss. We have great memories being able to share Christmas with him and all of you, especially this past Christmas party. You all are in our prayers. Love Jim and Cathy
- James and Cathy Spacher, Claxton, GA
Praying for the Family....God give you peace and comfort. What a wonderful person Uncle Charles was...and he will be be missed.
- Cheryl Barnwell Blake and Wayne Blake, San Antonio, TX
Ashley and Dana, so sorry you have lost your Dad and a true fan. Our prayers are with you. Coach and Betty
- Jack and Betty Miller, Tybee Island, GA
we wish to share our Condolences,would be there if possible,our prayers are with the family, We have so many fond Memories of 'Uncle Charlie ' he will be missed,until we all unite !
- Terry & Debbie Barnwell, Monticello, FL
Aunt Nancy & family Charles & Ashley I am sorry to hear of Uncle Charles passing. May you all find comfort in the Lord during this time. Love Carol Barnwell Davis & family
- Carol Barnwell Davis & family, Franklin, NC
Aunt Nancy & family Charles & Ashley I am sorry to hear of Uncle Charles passing. May you all find comfort in the Lord during this time. Love Carol Barnwell Davis & family
- Carol Barnwell Davis & family, Franklin, NC
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Charles' passing. I will always see him at White Bluff, smoking a cigar on the back porch. He was a special man.
- Janie Stone Puckett, Parrottsville, TN
Nancy, I was sorry to hear of Charles' passing when Mary Alice called. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I am fortunate to have had him as a friend. James
- James Meeks, Kennesaw, GA
Keeping everyone in our prayers. Love Jim and Susan
- Jim and Susan Adams, West Columbia, SC
Keeping everyone in my prayers. Love Shorty
- Ms.Shorty Barnwell, Cayce, SC
Mrs. Barnwell, Ashley and Dana, Charles and Cindy and family - Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband, father and friend - We will all miss him. God Bless you all in your time of loss. We have great memories being able to share Christmas with him and all of you, especially this past Christmas party. You all are in our prayers. Love Jim and Cathy
- James and Cathy Spacher, Claxton, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
