With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rufus Anthony Barnes Sr. of Poplarville, Mississippi, born in Gulfport, Mississippi, who passed away on March 2, 2024 at the age of 60. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rufus Anthony Barnes Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his daughter Chelsea Renae Barnes; his parents, Maggie Barnes, and Edward Barnes, Sr.; his in-laws, Judy and Hayward Ladner Sr.; and his siblings, Retha Mae McCullom, Edward Barnes, Jr., Charlie Barnes, Johnny Barnes and Michael Barnes.

He is survived by : his wife Melissa Barnes (Ladner); his children, Anthony Barnes (Laken), Aaron Barnes, Terance Barnes, Rufus Barnes Jr. and Reashad Mullins; his grandchildren, Bryton, Brettley, Hollyn, Elizabeth, Kinsley, Kamari, Tancie, Madison, Zoey and Avery; his siblings, Earlene Ball (Lennell), Betty Turner, Alfrida Barnes, Darlene McNair (Thomas) and Joseph Barnes; and his siblings-in-law, Mandy Gibson (Melvin), Howard Ladner and Michael Ladner. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Trinity Funeral Services