Mr. Jonathan N. Barnes, 57, departed this Earth on June 20, 2026.
He is survived by his parents, Norris Barnes Jr. (Jane) and Janet Hall; his brothers, Jason Barnes aka Jazan Wild (Sharon) and Jonah Parks (Charisse); his sister, Amanda Marshall; his good friend, Monte Schmid, who later in his life was a real source of care and friendship; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Jonathan attended Arcadia High School, graduated from Salisbury State University pre-law, and attended University of Baltimore Law School.
Jonathan loved art, music, and going to concerts. He played bass guitar in a band with his brother, Jason, and friends called AWOL — which played at the Shore Is Good Music Festival.
He found joy in all nature and loved all wild animals, especially birds and reptiles. He had pet rabbits, chinchillas, turtles, frogs, and snakes. He would take in animals he found, and he cherished them.
Jason recalls a time when they were little and he was scared one night. Jason asked, “If something happened to our parents who would take care of me?” Jonathan said, “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you.” This was the true heart of Jonathan Barnes. May God now take Jonathan into His loving arms and give him comfort, rest, and peace.
Ever a stranger in a strange land, now Jonathan is home.
Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Animal Control, 18299 Killmontown Road, Melfa, VA 23410, or Gay Frazee, Wildlife ER, P.O. Box 145, Jamesville, VA 23398. Both were very kind to help with the animals that were left behind.
Per Jonathan’s request, no public service will be held at this time.
Memory tributes may be shared at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements were made by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.
