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Former Century Mayor Benny Barnes Passes Away At Age 86
August 20, 2020
Former Century mayor Benny Barnes has passed away at age 86.
Barnes served 13 total years as a councilman and mayor in Century. He also previously served as president of the Century Area Chamber of Commerce.
A Marine veteran, Barnes was born in Santa Rosa County and moved to Century from Byrneville in 1960. He also worked as power house operation for Monsanto.
He is survived by his wife Edna Earle Barnes, a son and numerous other family members and friends. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
For the complete obituary, click here.
Pictured top: Serving as Century Chamber president, Benny Barnes in his “Benny’s Bar-B-Q” apron serves up smoked pork in to Carver/Century K-8 School staff and faculty in 2008. Pictured inset: Barnes addresses a chamber meeting in 2011. Pictured below: Barnes addresses the Century Town Council in 2008. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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2 Responses to “Former Century Mayor Benny Barnes Passes Away At Age 86”
Benny was a great example of a good leader — leading by serving others. He was a leader and minister in his church and a leader in the community, dedicating his time and energy for the betterment of others. I often wonder how someone can be so involved without becoming overwhelmed. I’m sure the support of his wonderful wife played huge role in that. May God continue to bless and comfort his family and help them move forward with purpose each day doing God’s work, as Benny would want them to do. Thank God for people of such character.
YOU KNOW AS YOU GO ALONG THE WAY YOU MEET PEOPLE THAT ARE
A POSITIVE INFLUENCE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
BENNY WAS ONE SUCH PERSON.
HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATON FOR OUR TOWN WAS GOOD FOR US AND I REALLY APPRECIATED HIM.
HE WAS GOOD FOR BUSINESS AND GOOD FOR OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS
I PERSONALLY THOUGHT HE WAS A GOOD MAN
GOOD BYE OLD FRIEND