Retired Lumberton Optometrist Oscar Lee Barnes, Jr. died Sunday at the NC State Veterans Nursing Home in Fayetteville, NC. He was 90 years old.

He was a Navy Chief Petty Officer in World War II. Dr. Barnes practiced Optometry for 38 years and retired in March 1985. Born in Fairmont, NC in 1919, Dr. Barnes was the son of Aileen Gandy Barnes and Oscar Barnes, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Sue Barnes Wilkerson and wife Daisy Hines Barnes.

He leaves behind two children, Gregory Barnes of Lumberton and Beverly Jo Barnes Lee of Louisville, KY and four grandchildren, Heather and Josh Barnes and Sun-Hi and Mia Lee.

Dr. Barnes was a life long memer of First Baptist Church in Lumberton and a long time choir member. He was also active in the community supporting the Robeson County Library and Heart Fund. He was a Mason.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Lumberton with Dr. Russell Cherry, Rev. Ken McLean and Rev. Joe Bounds officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Robeson County Public Library.