Eddie Barnes Sr. went home to be with the Lord August 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Hal and Ethel Barnes and brothers, Hal Barnes Jr. and Robert Barnes. Eddie leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Ruthie Mae Barnes; beloved children, Myra (Frank) Washington, Eddie Barnes Jr., Michelle Barnes William, Cynthia (James) Hines, Lutana Barnes and Tyrone (Sherry) Barnes; nine cherished siblings, Sarah Barnes, Maybeen (Willie) Martin, Patricia Barnes, Willie (Runette) Barnes, Joeaddie Foster, Ethal Foster, Ruby (Walter) Daily, and George Johnson; fifteen loving grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces and nephews.