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Ocotober 11, 2011

E. J. Barnes, Sr.

E. J. Barnes, Sr., 82, passes away Tuesday, October 11, 2011. He was born February 16, 1929 in Wilson County, son of the late Ernie and Nancy Boykin Barnes. He was preceded in death by his wife Minnie Marie Moss Barnes. E. J. was a loving husband and father and a member of Taylors Chapel Church where he was a deacon and on many committees. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, retiring after 21 years in the Army as Sergeant First Class. He also retired from M&S Oil Co., worked as district manager with the Rocky Mount Telegram and worked for Express Couriers.

Surviving are sons, E. J. Barnes, Jr. and wife Tina of Spring Hope, Charles Barnes Sr. and wife Margaret of Whitakers , Marvin Barnes and with Cynthia of Rocky Mount, Donald Ray Barnes and wife Mary of Elm City, grandchildren, Kristy Barnes, Amy Barnes, Charles Barnes Jr., Dusty Barnes, Danny Womack and Austin Womack; great grandchildren, Destiny Brooke Barnes, Tylan Ray Barnes, Macie Barnes, Michala Barnes, Hannah Barnes, Ava Marie Barnes, Marjorie Ellis, Jacob Ellis, and Kalab Ellis; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Friday, October 14, 2011 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Moss, Rev. Frank Moss and Rev. Loraine Thorne officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends from 11:30 until 1:00 PM at the funeral home on Friday prior to the service.

Hi you guys. Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You will be in my prayers. Regina told me today. Would be nice to see you all again.
Love Brenda
Brenda Shearin

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Barnes and Moss famiy, but remember earths loss is Heavens gain, but it is always hard to lose someone you love. God Bless You.
Mary Lee Denton
DentMa@aol.com

We are sorry to hear the passing of an honest man, ever ready to help people in need. we all pray that his SOUL rests in PEACE.
PATEL & FAMILY
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I wanted to say how sorry we were to hear about your dad. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. 252-985-8998.
Dale & Christy Glover

To all of EJ's family from all of the Wood family who knew him, our hearts go out to you for your loss.
We did not become aware of EJ's passing until early December when we tried to contact with an invitation to this year's Wood family reunion. EJ had married into the Wood family back in the early 50"s but his wife died shortly after they were married. Through the years EJ was still considered part of the Wood family and visited us every now and then. EJ was my Uncle by marriage.
Charles Young
youngwoodcreech@comcast.net