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ddie Barnes was born on November 27, 1950 in Forest, Mississippi to the late Herbert and Odessa Barnes. With an older adult brother living in Chicago, Eddie was raised as an only child. During his early years, he accepted Christ. After graduating from high school, Eddie attended Alcorn College, where he met his wife. At the end of his sophomore year, however, Eddie’s matriculation at Alcorn came to an abrupt halt when he was drafted by Uncle Sam. After reporting to duty in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, he served his country in the United States Army for the next four years, which included a tour of duty in the Vietnam war.
During his active service duty, Eddie received several decorations and citations which included, but are not limited to, the following: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal W/60 Device, Overseas Service Bar, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Expert Badge M-16. Although they were married in 1971, the Barnes Family did not expand until Elliott Earl was born in 1977; then, in 1979, Jasmin Marie made her appearance; and, finally in 1981, Ebony Joyce sealed the deal. These three high-spirited and loving children enriched the family unit. Eddie was a free spirit and enjoyed the simpler joys of life. Listening to some good music, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, shooting pool, cooking a meal or two‌ these are some of the past times that Eddie relished. He was known to be an easy-going and good-hearted man. With the skills of a master craftsman, professional diesel mechanic, and schematic drafter, Eddie was a multi-talented jack of all trades. After service, his employment experiences began at Caterpillar in Tennessee and ended at Times Picayune Newspaper in Louisiana. Eddie was preceded in death by his daughter Jasmin and brother Henry. He leaves precious memories with his wife Frances, his son Elliott (Tracy), his daughter Ebony, his stepbrother Herbert, his stepsister Renee, his stepsister Melissa, his stepsister Ashley, his stepbrother Neil, his brother-in-law Marvin (Althelene), his sister-in-law Joyce (Charles), other relatives, friends, and good friend Linda Dejan. To live in the hearts of others is to never die.
The Celebration of Life Friday, August 7, 2020 • 11:00 A.M.
Memphis National Cemetery
3568 Townes Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38122 Reverend Willie Ward, Jr., Pastor - Officiating Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church Presiding Elder - Reverend Peris J. Lester, I Presiding Prelate - Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr. Musical Prelude Prayer Affirmation of Faith (Please stand.)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son Our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. The third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. AMEN.
(Please be seated.)
Scripture Reading “Safely Home”.......................................Madison Barnes Words of Encouragement ..........Reverend Willie Ward, Jr.
Pastor, Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church
Committal Floral Tribute...............Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc.
For Eddie Words unsaid Questions unanswered Hugs remembered It was all God’s plan. Can’t undo love Can’t undo happiness Not even space or time. Won’t ever forget the memories Can’t verbalize the feeling Will never fully understand But my heart knows It was all God’s plan. Thank you, Dad, for all you did. I love you.
Ebony
Recessional The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalms 23
~Acknowledgements ~
We are deeply grateful to family, friends, and neighbors for the expressions of love, kindness, words of encouragement, and prayers. It is a blessing to have people like you in our lives, who show the true meaning of friendship when it is needed most. Again, thank you for being there.
~The Family of Eddie Barnes
Safely Home I am home in heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright! There is a perfect joy and beauty in the everlasting light. All the pain and grief are over, every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, safely home in heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand, do it now, while life remaineth; you shall rest in God’s own land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you home; oh, the rapture of that meeting oh, the joy to see you come!
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