Robert R. Barnes

Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 19, 2022

Robert R. Barnes, 81, of Duquesne, was born September 13, 1940, in Petersburg, VA. He was the beloved son to the late James and Dorothy (Reeves) Barnes.

He attended Duquesne High School, and from there he enlisted in the United States Army. Robert worked for the USS Steel in Duquesne, later as a Security Guard for 25 years at Chatham Center. Robert married the love of his life, Cecelia Bradshaw. Robert and Cecelia lived in Duquesne, Pennsylvania.

Robert enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, and cutting hair in his spare time. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church in Duquesne, PA

Robert departed this life on April 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, James Barnes, Sr., mother, Dorothy (Reeves) Barnes, brothers, Aurby Barnes, Leonard Barnes, James Barnes, Jr., and sister, Doris Ann Barnes.  

Robert is survived by his loving spouse, Cecelia, together over 25 years, married for 8 years and 6 months; stepchildren; Anthony Berry, Banisha Middlebrook, Andre Berry, Jane Berry, 15 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.

Visitation
Tuesday
April 19, 2022
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Macedonia Baptist Church
17 Cochran Street
Duquesne, PA 15110

Funeral Service
Tuesday
April 19, 2022
12:00 PM
Macedonia Baptist Church
17 Cochran Street
Duquesne, PA 15110

Originally published April 19, 2022.

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