ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BARNES, EDWARD C. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Thursday, May 14, 2015

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BARNES, EDWARD C. 
March 30, 1935 - May 14, 2015

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Edward Cecil “Tiny” Barnes passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home in 
Folsom, LA. 

He was born on March 30, 1935 in Natchitoches, LA to the late Durwood Hamlin 
Barnes and Beatrice Anderson Barnes.

Tiny was married to his beloved wife, Gail Baer Barnes for 43 years. He was the 
loving father of Theresa Cecilia Barnes. 
Tiny was the proud grandfather of Devin Christopher Barnes and great-
grandfather of Lea Marie Barnes. He was the brother of Roba Durwood Barnes, 
Terry Barnes, Robert Barnes, Dixie Barnes Upchurch, Peggy Barnes West, the late 
Gino Barnes, Audrey Barnes Bateman, and Barbara Barnes Hutchinson. 
He was the dear uncle of Candice West Barker and Terry Gros, Jr. Tiny was the 
great uncle of Gabriel Gros, Zoe Martil Barker, and Savannah West Barker. He 
will be missed by his loving brother-in-law, Tom West. 

He leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

A special thanks to Annette Lee for her care and support.

Tiny was a renowned thoroughbred horse breeder, trainer, and racing enthusiast 
for over 30 years. He was President of the Folsom Thoroughbred Training Center 
in Folsom, LA. His horses competed at the New Orleans Fairgrounds, Evangeline 
Downs, Delta Downs, and Louisiana Downs.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service 
on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., 
Covington, LA 70433, at 4:00 PM with Visitation from 2:00 PM until service 
time.

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