Robert S. Barnes

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ROBERT S. BARNES

On Friday, October 14, 2022, Bob Barnes, of Oakton, VA passed away peacefully in his sleep. Son of the late Leverne and Mary Barnes of Arlington, VA, he is survived by his son and daughter in law Jeff and Wendy Barnes, daughter and son in law Amy and Stephen O’Brien, his adored grandchildren, Danielle, Steven, Robert, and Ryan, and his great granddaughter, Charlie.

Born in Pottsville, PA on December 26, 1935, Bob grew up in Arlington and graduated from Washington Lee High School. He also earned degrees from American University and Duke Divinity School. Prior to a forty year career as a real estate Broker in Northern Virginia, Bob served as a United Methodist Minister in Sterling and Fairfax.

Throughout his life, Bob surrounded himself with love and laughter, always finding humor and positivity in life, and willing to help those in need. His memory will be eternal with all who knew and loved him.

Bob’s memory will be honored at a visitation with his family on Thursday, October 20 from 5pm to 7:30pm and a memorial service will be held on Friday October 21 at 1pm. Both services will be held at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W Maple Ave, Vienna, VA 22180. Bob will be buried at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA, next to his wife of over fifty years, Betsy Barnes.

In lieu of flowers, the family has established a fundraiser with the Alzheimer’s Association. http://act.alz.org/goto/End-ALZ-Now

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  1. Q: What was one of your favorite qualities of Robert?

    A: Bob was the best brother-in-law a man could have. He was always a shining example of what a moral and good man was. He was a beacon in my life and the love of my sister’s life.

  2. Bob and I grew up together at Washington-Lee Highschool and also at Sunday School and youth fellowship at the U.M church. I spent many evenings after youth fellowship at his home watching TV together. We did not date, but were very good fiends. And w remained in touch for a number of years. He was a very special person and friend.
    Mary Ellen Ensminger Atwood

  3. My deepest condolences to Amy, Jeff and the family. Bob was a great man. The one reason that I joined the real estate office that he was managing, was him! A caring, patient, wise person who cared about you as an individual. I had the pleasure of working with him a few years before he retired and kept in touch with him for years after. I feel blessed to have known and worked with him. May he rest in peace, as he made everyone feel at peace around him.

  4. Bob and I considered him not only a manager but a friend .Not a kinder, more gentle man have I ever known. He enriched my life with his friendship. I really loved him. RIP Bob


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