Libra Boyd of Gospel Music Fever informed TBGB that Bishop F.C. Barnes passed away this morning.The patriarch of the Barnes Family, which includes quartet songster Luther Barnes, Bishop F.C. is perhaps best known for “Rough Side of the Mountain” but had remained very active in the gospel music community. His work with Darrell Luster on the single, “God Is God (He Don’t Change),” was a radio favorite last year.
TBGB sends condolences to the immediate and extended Barnes Family on its loss.
Read more at Gospel Music Fever.
NOTE: Homegoing Services for Bishop Barnes can be found on Gospel Music Fever: Click HERE.
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To the Barnes Family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one and a woderful leader. This is a trememdous loss also for those like myself who enjoyed his songs. One thing we know now is He do not have to worry about the rough side of the mountain ANYMORE.Hallelujah!!!
God Bless you all.
Rev. Gloria Proctor Barnes
we here from adoration in Jamaica Love and miss you rev FC Barnes may your soul rest in peace
blessings
To Bishop F.C Barnes Family.
With Heartfelt Sympathy.
May the love and tender mercy of God surround you all during this time of sorrow.
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. ~Deuteronomy 33:27
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
One of the World Greatest Gospel Legend Icon “Bishop F.C. Barnes.” You wil be Greatly Miss!!!!
With Sympathy,
Frenchetta Davis~Jones
Greenville, Mississippi
To the Family of Bishop F.C. Barnes,
With Heartfelt Sympathy.
May the love and tender mercy of God surround you all during this time of sorrow.
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. ~Deuteronomy 33:27
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
One of the World’s Greatest All~Time Gospel Legend “Bishop F.C. Barnes” will be miss!!!!!!!!
With Sympathy,
Frenchetta Davis~Jones
Greenville, Mississippi
His Ministry changed my life and I know he is certainly on the other side of the mountain…The beautiful side….Heaven I know must be rejoicing…sleep well my beloved Brother Barnes!
Reverend Barnes has and forever will be a blessing to the gospel industry!! His soulful country voice i will always remember and would want to hear for the rest of my life.. May he rest in Jesus Name. My condolences goes out to the family.
So said….. I love all his songs. B i know he’s gone home to be with Lord.
May the Lord bless you and strengthen you as you bid farewell to a great and wonderful servant of the Lord, for the last time. Bishop Barnes brought ministry to the world – not entertainment, and his voice blessed, encouraged and enlightened the hearts and souls of many all over the world. His voice will be deeply missed from the gospel music industry, but I pray that it comforts you to know that people of God from many walks of life are sharing in your loss today, and earnestly praying for you. I once read somewhere that faith makes things possible, but not necessarily easy. That’s especially true when your heart and home are changed forever by the loss of one that you loved so very much. Your faith may not make it easy to pass thru this darkened valley, but it will make it possible for your strength to be revived and the joy of life renewed, after a while. Your family is on my heart, and in my prayers.