Cornelius Barnes Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Cornelius Barnes Jr. of Blytheville, Arkansas, born in Newport, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 25, 2025 at the age of 77. Cornelius touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cornelius Barnes Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cornelius Barnes Sr. of Blytheville and Rosie Mae Watson (Tyler) of Pine Bluff, Arkansas.; his son Cornelius Donnell Barnes; and his siblings, Georgia King, Gladys Lambert, Coritha Simmons and Betty Barnes-Reed.
He is survived by: his wife Eula Jean Russell; his daughter Michelle Linette Barnes; his siblings, Rosemary Barnes-Green of Chicago, IL, Ardelia Jones of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Secban Barnes of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Larry Barnes of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, John Barnes (Shirley) of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Bertha Williams (Ray) of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Gennie Brown (Richard) of Milwaukee, WI., Armithia Smith of Milwaukee, WI. and Nettie Chapman of Milwaukee, WI.; and his grandchildren, Jaffar, Jabriel, Jamil, Heaven, Nevaeh, Johnnell and Varnell. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
