Mr. Samuel Barnes, better known as Sam, age 86 of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in the Diversicare Heath Care Center in Winfield. Mr. Barnes was born in Fayette County Alabama on October 21, 1936 to LeRoy and Ora Mae McKay Barnes. Sam was employed in the coal industry for 33 years. He enjoyed Alabama football, coon hunting, and spending time with his family.

Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Shelby Jean Guyton Barnes, children, Jeanie Barnes Barnett, Tim Barnes, Steve Barnes, Curt Barnes and his wife Kristie and Tabatha Barnes McMillan and her husband Wade, grandchildren, Brandy Nix (Coty), Janae Moore (Matt), Jarrod Barnes, Justin Barnes (Houston), Laikon McMillan, Brooke Barnes (fiancé, Bryant Abston), Lane McMillan, Alexis Barnes, Kelby Smith (Krissa) and Kamron Smith (fiancé, Jamie Jackson), great grandchildren, Reily, Ryder, Saylor Kate, Austin, Avery, Mattison, Mattox, Mattleigh Joy, Matti June, Lennox and Oakland, sister, Lounell Barnes Cagle, brothers, Eugene Barnes and Wiley Barnes (Maxine) and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Dorothy Elliott, Betty Jo Willett, Joyce Ann Rose, Nelda Sue Barnes, Judy Gulley, Allean Guin and Ruth Tittle, brothers, Jessie Lee, James, Ilene, Floyd, and Boyd Barnes.

Funeral services for Mr. Barnes will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Barnes Family.