Earl Barnes, Jr.

Earl Eugene Barnes, Jr., age 75, of Emory, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at The Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. Mr. Barnes' memorial service is scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2017, at 4:00 PM, at Believers' Baptist Church, with Dr. Jason Rolen and Bro. Dwight Smith officiating.

Mr. Barnes was born on April 14, 1942, in Dallas, to Earl Eugene and Christine Love Barnes. He married Barbara Faye Rogers in New Orleans, LA, on July 25, 1963. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He worked as Vice President and General Manager of Dal-Air Tool Company in Point. He was a member of Believers' Baptist Church.

Survivors include:

Daughter: Tara Whittington (James) of Yantis;
Son: Earl Eugene Barnes, III of Ft. Worth;
Grandchildren: Brandon Barnes, Jay Barnes, Dalton & Carly Campbell; Jamie, Shane & Cody Whittington; and Lauren Thomas;
Great-grandchildren: Hunter, Jade, Jordie, Cove, Maggie, Gunnar, Walker, and Amos;
Numerous other loving family and friends;

Preceded by:
Parents; and Wife, in September 2010

In lieu of flowers, family wishes donations be made in Mr. Barnes' name to:
The Hospice of East Texas
4111 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75701
903-266-3400 or 800-777-9860

Please sign the online guestbook for the family at the link above.