Leonard Breckenridge (Breck) Barnes, III 

Leonard Breckenridge (Breck) Barnes, III, 57, died at home on Wednesday, December 19th after a long illness. The funeral service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church on Friday, December 21st at 11:00 a.m. with The Rev. Michael Wyckoff presiding, followed by a graveside service at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Heritage Chapel Funeral Home is directing. 
Breck was born in Paducah, Kentucky but lived in Tuscaloosa all of his life. He was a 1962 graduate of Tuscaloosa High School and graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Livingston University in 1967. He was honorably discharged in 1971 from the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve achieving the rank of Sargent.  Breck was co-owner of Barnes Electric Company for more than 20 years with his father "Red" Barnes. He recently retired from The University of Alabama after more than 15 years of service as a Facility Analyst in the office of Construction Administration. 
Breck was a lifetime active member of Christ Episcopal Church where he served on the Vestry, taught Sunday school and served on various committees. He was a member of Dollarhide Hunting Club, a former member in the Tuscaloosa Jaycees, the Tuscaloosa Skeet Club, the Tuscaloosa Sales Club and the Tuscaloosa Sub-contractors Association. 
Breck was a devoted and supportive father and volunteered as Chairman of Alabama Football Concessions for the Central High School Girls Soccer Team for two years and as an Assistant Coach for the YMCA Little League for more than five years. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard B. (Red) Barnes, Jr. and Elizabeth Krupp Barnes and by his grandparents, Leonard B. Barnes, Sr. and Pyrl Barnes, Smith Fredrick Krupp and Lula Belle Krupp. 
He is survived by his wife, Susan McKinney Barnes, a daughter Heather Barnes and a son Conner Barnes all of Tuscaloosa. Other relatives include his Aunt and Uncle Mary Emma and Joe Battle, Sr. of Birmingham; his Uncle Fred Krupp of Charleston, S.C.; his Father-in-law, Earl McKinney of Tuscaloosa; his Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law, Bob and Sandra McKinney of Northport and other relatives and friends. 
Pallbearers will be Joe Battle, Jr., Don Battle, Fred Battle, Frank Battle, Alex Battle, Earnest Collins, Tom Freeman and John Kasberg,. 
Honorary Pallbearers are Joe Battle, Sr., Jimmy Battle, Kelly Tucker, Joe Bonner, Members and Sons of Dollarhide Hunting Club, Employees of The University of Alabama, Dr. Edward Hillard, Dr. Ross Vaughn, Doctors, Staff and Nurses of DCH Cancer Treatment Center and Cancer Care Center of Tuscaloosa. 
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of DCH and Cancer Care Center involved with his care; members of Christ Episcopal Church; employees of The University of Alabama; and other family and friends who showed their constant love and support during Breck's illness, We have been blessed by your love. 
Breck was a good friend to many, a loving husband and devoted father. He will be missed. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a memorial gift to the Christ Episcopal Church Capital Gifts Campaign, Hospice of West Alabama, or a charity of the donor's choice. 
Article published December 21, 2001.