Captain Ralph E. Barnes of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully with his family around him on May 4, 2012. Ralph was born on January 12, 1956 in Laurel, Maryland to Paul and the late Clara Barnes.

He was the beloved husband of Valerie (Hoffman) Barnes and the loving father of Ralph Barnes, Audra Keeler, Evelyn Spring and Amber Johns. He was a devoted grandfather of Jackson Barnes, Michaela and Joseph Braun, Madison Keeler, Annabell Spring and Lillian Keeler. He was the brother of Dinah, David, Cindy and Ellen.

For over 30 years, Ralph has been operating heavy equipment. He got his start at his father's company – Pilot Construction. He then became a foreman at Gudelsky Materials.

His true love was fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. He loved and fulfilled his dream as Captain of the "Valerie Ann". He was a faithful patron of Happy Harbor and a beloved waterman.

Ralph was a big fan of the Baltimore Ravens and enjoyed watching Nascar. He was a member of the Deale Elks Lodge.

Ralph was known by many names – son, husband, dad, grandfather, captain and friend. His fishing pole is now silent, but his love lives on in all who knew him.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.

First Visitation
Monday, May 07, 2012, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Lee Funeral Home Calvert
8125 Southern Maryland Boulevard
Owings, MD 20736

Second Visitation
Monday, May 07, 2012, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Lee Funeral Home Calvert
8125 Southern Maryland Boulevard
Owings, MD 20736

Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 08, 2012, 10:00AM
Jesus the Divine Word
885 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639

Cemetery Service
Tuesday, May 08, 2012, 11:30AM
Southern Memorial Gardens
Ward Road
Dunkirk, Maryland