Melvin 'Mel' Barnes departed this life peacefully at his home in Marrero, La. on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the age of 86. Mel was born on September 3, 1936, in Nairn, La. to the union of the late Clem and Mary Johnson Barnes. Devoted father of Valerie (Lonnie) Hardy, Lynell (Milton) Mincey and Shawn Barnes. Brother of Walter Dobard Sr. (late Shirley), Calvin Barnes, Barbara Barnes Thompson ...
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