Douglas Randall Barnes

Douglas Randall “Randy” Barnes, age 67, of Abingdon, V.A. and formerly of Chateaugay, N.Y., passed away suddenly after a long illness on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at his home. He was a 1968 graduate of Chateaugay Central School and graduated from welding school in 1970. He operated a welding shop in Chateaugay and then went to work as a welder for the New York State Power Authority.  He climbed through the ranks and retired after 30 years of service.  Entirely self-taught, he earned high ranking positions usually held by those with advanced degrees. Randy served on the Chateaugay Rescue Squad for many years and was a pioneer of the EMT certification program. He loved the lake and was always tinkering with an old boat or snow sled. A tireless worker, he was seemingly never without a home improvement project to keep him busy. 

Randy was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Carl “Doug” Barnes; and wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Hoy.  

He is survived by his mother, Margaret McCue Barnes; two daughters, Amanda Barnes and Aimee Hanna and husband, Corey, all of Malone, N.Y.; two step-daughters, Jessica Rivers-Bellomo and husband, Mark, of Kingston, N.Y. and Alyssa Murray and husband, Tim, of Cottleville, M.O.; two sisters; Beverly “Bev” Verna and husband, Mike, of Las Vegas, Nev. and Trudy Lobdell and husband, Arnold, of Burke, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Talia, Elise, Elijah, Sam, and Clare; and several nieces and nephews. 

A private graveside service will be held in New York. 

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook.  The family of Douglas Randall “Randy” Barnes is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).