Malcolm Eugene Barnes

Mr. Malcolm Eugene (Gene) Barnes, 63, resident of Millen Drive Woodruff, S C, husband of the late Caroleen Powell Barnes, passed away February 12, 2020 at home.

Mr. Barnes was born November 6, 1956 in Abbeville, SC, to the late Eugene C. Barnes and the late Loretta L. Waters. He graduated from Elbert County High School in 1975 and was employed at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior System I, LLC.

He is survived by his children: Jennifer (Neal) Ferqueron, grandchildren Hunter, Brianna, and Makenna Ferqueron of Greenwood, SC, and Justin Taylor Barnes of Abbeville, SC, sisters: Vickie Craft of Belton, SC; Marsha Evans of Elberton, GA, Lisa Bell of Elberton, GA, and brother: Mason Barnes of Grand Bay, AL. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Barnes enjoyed a variety of hobbies including being an avid NASCAR fan. He was of the Baptist faith.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorials be made to a charity of one’s choice. The body is at Cremation Society of Greenville, SC. The family is at their respective homes.

A Celebration of Life will be at New Life Baptist Church, 2500 Old Laurens Road, Greenwood, SC on February 29, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Announcement courtesy of Berry Funeral Home.