SPRING HOPE – E. J. Barnes, Sr., 82, passed 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. 

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, six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Moss, Rev. Frank Moss and Rev. Loraine Thorne officiating.  Burial followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with military honors.