Patrick Cannon Henry Hunter Barnes

patrick cannon barnes

November 4, 1993 ~ December 19, 2020

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Weaverville, NC

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Patrick Cannon Henry Hunter Barnes left this earth for greener pastures on December 19th, 2020. He was 27 years old. The youngest of five children, “Hunter” was helped named by everyone in the family. He was given a big name because everyone knew he would become a big man.

Hunter had a magnetic personality that people just always gravitated to. Memories were made every time Hunter walked into the room. He was kind, charming, funny and despite his Hollywood good looks and commanding presence, Hunter was humble.

Above all, Hunter was empathetic. He always saw the best in other people—no matter their background or challenges. In all the ways that matter, both here and in eternity, Hunter was a big man.

Hunter was an Electrician’s Apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 238 Union. He made an everlasting impact on his coworkers and on his organization. The Barnes family would like to thank the IBEW Local 238 for their continued efforts to honor Hunter’s life and legacy.
During his journey in life, Hunter accepted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into his life. It brought him great peace to embrace God’s love.

He is survived by his father, Bill; mother, Paula; sisters, Rebecca and Elizabeth; brothers, Will and John Tyler; sister-in-law, Ashley; nephews, Tanner, Gunner, and Amari; and nieces, Isabella, Gracee, and Aubrey.
Hunter will be cremated, and his ashes will be spread in the places that he loved most, and the places that he always wanted to visit.

His family is proud of him. Even through his challenges, he never lost his loving and forgiving spirit. Hunter’s spirit will live on forever through his family and friends.

Groce Funeral Home Tunnel Road is assisting the family.

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. There are no words to ease the pain of such a loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all family and friends. Godspeed Hunter, R.I.P

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    • Matthew, you will never know how much your words mean to this Momma’s heart. He was my gift. If you lived my gift, that is the world to me. Paula, Hunter’s Momma❤️🙏😇

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  7. Hunter, you were my best friend for six years. Your charisma and friendship helped me find happiness after my father passed away. You were years beyond your age. I will never forget the moments of gaming in the basement to riding our skateboards through the neighborhood. I’m sorry, and I love you. Our memories together will forever be treasured. Rest in peace, my friend.

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  8. Hunter, you were my best friend for six years. Your charisma and friendship helped me find happiness after my father passed away. You were years beyond your age. I will never forget the moments of gaming in the basement to riding our skateboards through the neighborhood. I feel like the warmth from your soul has been with me all week. I’m sorry, and I love you. Our memories together will forever be treasured. Rest in peace, my friend.

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    • He loved you Jacob, he really did. Thank you for the words you spoke about my son. Thank you for loving Hunter and the happy times you had together. I won’t ever forget that you took the time to write about my beautiful sweet boy. May God bless you and keep you and your family now and always. Paula, Hunter’s Momma

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      • My sweet, sweet friend. I just found this tonight. I have wept for you, Hunter and your precious family. I messaged you on messenger, but maybe you will see this. My heart is broken. I send you my dearest love, and I am with you in my heart and soul. I wish I had known Hunter. He sounds wonderful, and he is beautiful. I wish I could hold and hug you. We are separated by time and miles, but you are forever my sweet, kind friend. I cherish our time spent at school, and through you, I love all your children. Please message me. I will give you my number. If you ever need anything, I am here for you. I love you honey. Love, Beth

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    • Thank you Cheyanne, it means so much to hear what I always knew of my son. In his darkest hours, in his deepest pain, he cared about other people. He saw the struggles and hardships of even strangers. It wasn’t an act, it wasn’t good manners, he truly cared about people, he loved them, and in the darkest times of his life, he tried to reach out and say as best he could, that someone cared. I’m so proud of his life. I’m proud of the man he was. He will forever be the example I’ll try my best to follow. Thank you for taking the time to write what you did. When you lose someone like Hunter, you hold onto every single word, and for a Momma, if you have said or done a kindness for her child, you have given that Momma the greatest gift. Thank you for your kindness to my sweet boy, I thank you and I wish for you and all those you love, the very best blessings this world can give, always. Paula, Hunter’s Momma

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  12. I will miss you hunter! You truly were a good hearted person! You will never be forgotten! Praying for your dad and the rest of the family!

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  15. Rebecca, Elizabeth, Will, and John Tyler, I am so deeply sorry for your loss of your beloved brother, Hunter. There is nothing like loosing a sibling to make you feel vulnerable and incomplete, like there is a missing link in your chain. Your sense of completeness has been lost. Since loosing one of my brothers four and half years ago, I can sense what you must be feeling. Please know that I am so sorry you’ve ever had to know what that loss feels like, and that you are in my prayers. Bill and Paula, I remember the joy and excitement you both felt in the anticipation of precious Hunter joining your and completing your family. I know he was a prayed for, and over, baby and that he was a blessing to all of you. There is no way I can know the depth of your pain but I want you to know that my heart is hurting with, and for you both. You are, and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers in the days, weeks, and months ahead. May the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all of our trouble, be with you.

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    • Thank you Janita. There are no words to describe this pain. He was our precious gift. We have lost him but we were blessed beyond measure to have had him. Paula

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  16. This breaks my heart you left too soon man i will always remember your cool and laid back demeanor, gangsta appeal. Ill never forget you bro or all the crazy stuff we done. FLY HIGH BROTHER

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  17. May love and light guide your family during the darkest of times. My family will keep you in our hearts and prayers. In this unknowable pain please take care of yourselves. And know there are people out there who understand your pain and are thinking about you all the time. A real candle burns in our home for all of you.

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    • Thank you Jesse. You describe my pain today in the clearest word I’ve heard, unknowable. Thank you for your words of love about my son, Hunter. Thank you for lighting a candle for my precious boy. He was the light of my life. He was my gift. If you love a Mother’s child, you have done the thing that means the most. You have. I’ll never forget it. God bless you Jesse. God bless your family. Thank you. Paula, Hunter’s Momma

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    • He loved you. He loved you so much. You were the one, in the end, who held him, kissed him and spoke sweet words to our boy. When no one else was there, you were. I’m forever grateful my sweet girl. Paula

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  24. Paula and family, I am praying my reply got posted to you. I left a msg on messenger for you honey. I desperately want to convey how hurt I am for you dear friend. I only learned this tonight, and I am sorry. I am still crying for you. No matter how much time passes, you will always be so dear to me and I send my heartfelt love and deep sympathy. I just pray you know how much I will always love you, and through you, I love your children. I am holding you in my heart. Love, Beth

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  25. Hunter there are no words to explain the pain of this loss. I loved you like a brother. You were always there when anyone needed you. You’re soul shined bright to any and everyone. I’ll never forget all our fun times and deep conversations. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you soon!

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    • Oh Ashley, thank you for your words about Hunter. They mean more than you’ll ever know. I’m proud of my son. So very proud of the young man he was. He loved with all his heart. He loved others the way we all should love. He would help anyone without hesitation. He was born that way. His life and example is what I pray I can model for the rest of my days. He was my light and I’m thankful to hear you saw his light too. God bless you and your family always. God bless you for sharing what you did. It means so much to this Momma’s heart. Paula, Hunter’s Momma

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  27. To Hunter’s family, I was shocked and deeply saddened by his passing, as I know you have to be. I have been to the darkest of places and struggled with many of the same things he did. Jacob was right when he said Hunter was years beyond his age. Those things have a way of bestowing wisdom, humility, and greater compassion and empathy in a person, all if which I saw in Hunter. Unfortunately, those things also have a way of, at times, robbing a person of those same qualities. I have no doubt that Hunter would have made it out the other side with his in tact, and stronger than ever. I’m so sorry that he wasn’t given that opportunity. I know the seemingly unending torment in his struggles, I recognized it in his eyes as I saw it in my own, and I am happy for him, that by the grace of God he is tormented no longer. His soul is alight with the fire of God Almighty, and for that we should be thankful. I’m sure whoever is blessed by his presence now, they’re surely laughing with him… Love ya, bud. To his amazing family, my love goes out to all of you. May God make his presence known in all of your lives.

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    • Dear Matt, Thank you for your words. I will treasure them for the rest of my life. He was my miracle. Sincerely, Paula, Hunter’s Momma

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    • Matt, I’ve read your words a hundred times since we all lost that amazing force of nature that was Hunter Barnes. Of everything that has been written about him, what you said, has meant the most. It has comforted me and given me peace that at least someone outside of our family saw his Grace. His amazing sweet Grace. I’m grateful. So grateful, for the words you spoke about my boy. And now 8 months, until the time I get to hold my sweet baby again, your words have comforted this Momma’s wounded heart. Forever grateful. Paula Howerton Bless you Always.

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  28. I miss you today. It hurts. I remember all you did, your big heart, how hard you tried and how you forgave.there was nothing you would not forgive anyone. That is so rare in this world. I saw it in you all of you life to end. I was so proud. I admired you. It takes great strength and courage to do that. You did. I’m trying to live up to what you left behind. You were a gift to me and this world. You never thought so but you were a great man. I’m trying my son. I won’t stop until I hold you again and then I will never let you go. Merry Christmas Hunter, my precious son. Momma loves you so much.

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