Carl Burchman Barnes, 88, of Ridge, MD died August 8, 2010 at his home in Ridge, MD. Born July 21, 1922 in Ridge, MD, he was the son of the late Spencer Marshal Barnes and Edith Mae Arnold.

Carl was an electrician at Patuxent River Naval Air Station for 30 years, retiring in 1977. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, woodworking, playing cards, gardening, and belonged to Good Sam's Camping Club, and Ridge Vol. Rescue Squad.

Carl is survived by his wife Vivian Marie Barnes whom he married at St. Michael's Church in Ridge, MD on December 27, 1947. Children Shirley O'Conner (Tim) of Hollywood, MD, Barbara Jean "BJ" Gray (Jim) of Ridge, MD, Veronica "Ronnie" Vallandingham (Dale) of St. Inigoes, MD and Theresa Queal (Ron) of Fort White, FL, Cecilia Graham (Floyd) of Great Mills, MD along with one sister Bessie Delozier of MA; as well as 12 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his brothers John Barnes and Walter Barnes, Sr. and one sister Agnes Benson.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in St. Michaels Catholic Church, Ridge, and MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD at 10:00 AM with Fr. Lee Fangmeyer officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Graham, Ray Yarber, Roger Ridgell, Dickie Barnes, Bo Vallandingham, and Timmy Barnes.

Contributions in memory of Carl Burchman Barnes can be made to St. Mary's County Hospice, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, and St. Michael's Catholic Church, 16567 Point Lookout Road, Ridge, MD 20680.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.