Deacon Bobby Barner, Sr. of 216 Farmers Market Road, Cordele, Georgia, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Cordele, Georgia.  The burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Cordele, Georgia.

Deacon Bobby Barner, Sr., age 89, was born on October 2, 1936, in Cordele, GA. He peacefully entered eternal rest on February 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. His long and meaningful life was a testament to faith, hard work, devotion, and unconditional love.

Bobby Barner was a deeply family-oriented man who found his greatest joy in caring for and providing for those he loved. He was known as a hardworking man with a generous spirit and a heart big enough to embrace everyone he met. A faithful man of God, he served with dedication and humility, living out his beliefs through kindness, service, and compassion. His love for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was immeasurable, and he took immense pride in watching his family grow and flourish.

Bobby retired from Gold Kist Peanuts at the age of 65 after many years of dedicated service. Retirement, however, did not slow him down. He continued working at the Cordele Farmer's Market and maintained a newspaper route for many years, demonstrating his strong work ethic and commitment to staying active and engaged in his community.

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Mamie Kendrick Johnson; his siblings, Mary Teal, Elsie Johnson-Barner, Gloria Anderson, Henry Johnson, David Johnson, Jr., and Patricia Johnson; and his cherished daughters, Cynthia Mumphrey and Sheryl Mapp.

He leaves to treasure his memory his wife, Andrea Barner; his siblings, Annie Felton and Ruby Singleton; and his children, Patricia Barner, Bobby (Tamela) Barner, Charlene (Joseph) LeMay, Tracey Barner, Demetrius (Marie) Barner, Scotty Barner, Joseph (Lanorris) Askew, Jr., and Tellas (Catrina) Askew.

Bobby Barner was a devoted, loving, and steadfast grandfather who wore the title with honor and pride. He adored each of his grandchildren: Roger, Fred, Rufus, Lashuanna, Shanece, April, Sharonda, Chelsea, Shala, Whitney, Tierra, Bobby, Morgan,  Cynthia, Emmanuel, Jean-Pierre, Demetria, Arianna, Simone, Demetrius Jr., Jeny, O'Neal, Nelson, La'Cambrian, Martreceia, Gabrielle, Josef, Andre'ya, Natalia, Kellie, and Kinsley. Each of them held a special place in his heart, and he cherished every  moment spent sharing stories, laughter, and wisdom.

He will always be remembered for his warm and generous heart, his gentle strength, his steady guidance, and his unforgettable sense of humor. His love and unwavering support for his family created a legacy that will continue for generations. Though he is no longer with us in body, his spirit, faith, and the values he instilled will live on in the lives of all who knew and loved him.

His life, his legacy, his leadership, and his love will never be forgotten.