James Nelson Barnes, 83 of Lexington Park, Maryland, died on June 20, 2009. James was born on November 15, 1925 in Scotland, Maryland to Irene Barnes and Colbert Barnes Sr.

James grew up in Scotland, Maryland and attended Cardinal Gibbons Institute until 1940. He had a distinguished and enjoyable career with the United States Government where he worked as a carpenter from 1943-1981. James enjoyed carpentry, socializing, reminiscing about the past and had a strong liking for yellow cake with chocolate frosting.

James is survived by is sons; David Barnes (Belinda), Raymond Barnes (Brenda) five grandchildren; Cindy, Dwight, Angela, Tony and Marsa, as well as two step-grandchildren; Harold & Jill, eight great-grandchildren; Arnisa, Trevon, Zykiah, Ramon and Antonio as well as three step great-grandchildren; Eugene, Harold and Kennadi, a very special nephew; Edwin Hewlett and a long time friend; Dorothy Gary as well as many other dear friends and family members. His loving wife of 19 years, Ellouise Margaret Barnes, mother, Irene Barnes and father, Colbert Barnes Sr., brothers Colbert, Elwood & John, and a sister Reva Gough preceded James in death.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 10:30 A.M at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, St. Inigoes, MD, with Father Scott Woods officiating.

Pallbearers will be Dwight Barnes, Harold Seymore, Mervin White, Robert White, Johnny Barnes & Manuel Bryan. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.