Doug Barnes

Doug Barnes

Douglas Benjamin Barnes (born c. 1958; died January 13, 2020 at UAB Hospital) was a street character who frequented "The Curve" in Homewood.

Barnes grew up in Rosedale and had a home there. Though he was not homeless, Barnes sometimes spent the night on the sidewalk. He attended All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood, and sometimes visited other churches where he also received meals.

On the evening of Monday, January 13 Barnes was crossing Independence Drive (U.S. Highway 31) at 29th Avenue South when he was struck by two vehicles. He was taken to UAB Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The collisions appeared accidental and no criminal charges were filed.

References

• Robinson, Carol (January 15, 2020) "61-year-old man identified as pedestrian hit, killed in Homewood." The Birmingham News
• Archibald, John (January 20, 2020) "Homewood man gave city a gift." The Birmingham News