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Barnes – David Alex “LD” Barnes, II, age 31, of Starke, Florida passed away suddenly on January 27, 2022. LD was born in Gainesville, Florida on July 26, 1990, to his loving parents, David Alan Barnes and Wendy Strickland Barnes. He was raised in Bradford County where he was a longtime member of Bayless Highway Baptist Church. Shortly after graduating Bradford High School in 2009, LD pursued a career in Law Enforcement. He earned his certification as a Correctional Officer and proudly served at both Bradford Sheriffs Office and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office for 7 years until finding his main passion in construction. LD was currently employed at Vallencourt Construction as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a jack of all trades and loved life. LD lived life to the fullest and enjoyed precious time with his family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved dog hunting, fishing, and riding his side by side. He thoroughly enjoyed music and singing and was known for his prankster personality. LD was amazing with kids and had a deep love for children. Three years ago, LD met the love of his life, Victoria Floyd, the woman he was soon to publicly vow his love for and take her hand in marriage. He was filled with so much love and he gave that to all he knew. LD was irreplaceable, a true treasure to those around him and will forever be loved and greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Strickland. LD is survived by his parents, David and Wendy Barnes; sister, Taylor (Jake) Pickett; paternal grandparents, David and Connie Barnes; maternal grandmother, Jenny Strickland; fiancé and best friend, Victoria Floyd; son, Kyson Floyd; parents-in-law, Shawn (Kelly) Thagard and Mike (Shellie) Floyd; sisters-in-law, Farren Floyd, Taylor Floyd (Patrick) Register, Payton Quinif; aunts, Linda (Mike) Collins, Cindy Strickland, and Christy Strickland; uncle, John (Missy) Strickland; cousins, Courtney Martin, Shelby Parmenter, Kaylyn Clemons, Dalton Cassell, Makayla Carlton, McKenzie Beck, Braden Strickland, and Arielle Strickland; niece, Kayden Floyd; along with numerous extended family members and many friends who were considered family. A Celebration of LD’s Life will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 12:00 pm at Sampson City Church of God with Bishop Billy R. Canterbury and Pastor Mike Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Conner Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.

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Mr. David Alex "LD" Barnes, II

July 26, 1990 - January 27, 2022