It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edward Douglas Barnes Sr. of Wilson, North Carolina, who passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward Douglas Barnes Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his wife Tempie Barnes; his sons, Edward Douglas Barnes, Jr. (Kristin) and Dwight Barnes (Kelly); his grandchildren, Nate Barnes and Ella Barnes; his brother Bobby Barnes; his parents, Simon Barnes and Renda Barnes; his brothers, Harold Barnes (Christine), Reid Barnes (Joan), Kenneth Barnes, Worth Barnes and Billy Barnes; and his sister-in-law Gladys Barnes. He was also cherished by numerous nephews, nieces.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Wilbanks Christian Church (6128 NC-42, Elm City, NC 27882). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Evergreen Memorial Park (2800 Nash St N, Wilson, NC 27896).

Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to the Wilbanks Christian Church Youth Group, 6128 NC Hwy 42, Elm City, North Carolina 27822..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Joyner's Funeral Home