Charles M. Barnes, age 56, a resident of Franklin, TN, died Thursday, October 15, 2015, at the Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. He was born December 5, 1958 in Countryside, IL.

Charles worked for MedSolutions as an Executive. He was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church where he sung in the choir and played piano. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved music and was a talented singer and piano player. He was a devoted member of the church and had served as Choir Director, Music Minister and was also an ordained minister.

He is survived by his wife, Rose; his son, Nathan; his daughter, Bethany; granddaughters, Alexis and Nadia; his father, Charles; his mother, Geneva; and his sister, Angela.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. until the start of a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. at Welcome Hill Baptist Church, 11461 Bell Rd, Lemont, IL 60439. Interment will be private at Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park in Willow Springs, IL.