05/05/2025
Louis Riley Barcelona, 66, of Joaquin, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Garrison.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Antioch Cemetery in the James Community of Shelby County. Bro. David Whitehurst will officiate. Visitation will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Born November 13, 1958, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Louis is the son of Ronald Barcelona and Velma Lorraine Miller Barcelona. He loved his animals, especially his cat, Kimberly. Louis loved talking on his ham radios and playing the drums in the church. He loved music and swimming.
He is survived by:
Wife, Debra Barcelona of Joaquin
Son, Stephen Griffin of Center
Daughter, Jennifer Windham and husband Dean of Center
Sister, Rhonda Galloway and husband Eddie of Foley, Alabama
Niece, Jessica Cobb of Foley, Alabama
Great-nephews:
Jayden Avery Hunt of Louisiana
Jude David Cobb of Louisiana
Special friends:
John Ross – his friend for 30 years
Preston Windham – who Louis would always call Papa
Preceded in death by parents, Ronald Barcelona and Velma Lorraine Miller Barcelona; and nephew, Jeremy Dwayne Cobb.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Tuck, Jerrett Champion, Stephen Griffin, Vernon Champion, Dean Windham, and Steve Champion.
Special thanks to Garrison Nursing Home, Heart to Heart Hospice, and all those who took care of Louis at the facility.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
