Marshall H.

Barnes II

Marshall H. Barnes II, the tenth of eleven children born to the late Rev. Frederick D. Barnes Sr. and Mary Anna Barnes on May 15, 1937 in Canton, Ohio died on November 8, 2026 to await the return of Yeshua, the Messiah. In addition to his parents, Barnes was predeceased by brothers Owen Frederick, Jr., and Irving, sisters Addell Williams, Hortense Easter, Myrta Staples, Marilyn Mitchal, Faith Beard, Lois Toles, his wife of 63 years, Mary Elizabeth and his son, Marshall H. Barnes Ill. He is survived by son Mitchell Louis (Cory), grandchildren Katherine Elizabeth (Elizabeth) Barnes, Marin Celine (Willie Dee, Jr.) Strong, Hayes Douglas Barnes, great-grand children Luka Hayes Strong, Nico Jackson Strong, Katherine Elizabeth Bria Barnes, sister Milicent Eason, brother-in-law Joe Louis Watkins, special friend Lillian Richardson, the Negash Family (Mesay, Elsabeth, Amen,and Christian), the Tesfai Family (Dawit, Asafesh, Lillie, Salom, Caleb, and Yovos) as well as numerous relatives and dear friends.

Barnes graduated from Mansfield Sr. High School and The Ohio State University where he received his BSBA . He concluded a thirty-year career at Columbia Gas Distribution Companies as Director of Diversity Management with multi-state responsibilities. In retirement he headed the human resources consulting firm Hayes, Barnes and Associates. Ltd.

Barnes was a serious researcher of the Holy Scriptures, studying both Hebrew and Greek. He studied at the Messianic Studies Institute. He delighted in exploring the mysteries and linkages between the Old and New Testaments. He wrote several unpublished articles given as oral presentations. He leaves unfinished his most extensive writing: The Teachings of Yeshua.

His community service included chairing the Boards of the YMCA of Central Ohio, the Council for Ethics in Economics, Jobs for Columbus Graduates, and the Center of Vocational Alternatives (COVA). He served on the Boards of the Columbus Urban League, the North Central Mental Health Center, and The Ohio State University Pace Setters. He also served a four-year term on the Professional Ethics and Grievance Committee of the Columbus Bar Association and over twenty years as a lay panelist on the CBA Fee Arbitration Committee.

During his professional career, Barnes received the following recognition: Certified Administrative Manager (C.A.M./CM) - 1984; Administrative Management Society Merit Award; 21st Edition of Who's Who In Finance and Industry; 21st Edition of Who's Who in The Midwest; 46th Edition of Who's Who·In America; 9th Edition of Who's Who In The World; Strathmore's Who's Who 1996-1997; The 2nd Edition of The International Directory of Distinguished Leadership; and Certified in Long Term Care (CLTC)-2009.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm - 7:00pm on Friday, November 13th at O.R. Woodyard South Chapel, 1346 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43207. Private family graveside will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton, Ohio.