On Thursday, December 13, 2018 our beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, and Friend earned his angel wings.  Joe H. Barnes was born on April 28, 1944 in Hartwell, Georgia to the late Thomas and Clara Barnes.

Joe was educated in Hartwell, Georgia until his Father passed. His Mother later moved him and his siblings to Elberton Georgia where he completed his education.

Joe soon met his sweetheart, Mary Mattox Barnes, and they were married.  They had two wonderful children, and one step daughter who loved him very much.

Joe started his career in Elberton, Georgia where he worked in the steel mill.  He later moved to Washington DC, where he worked at various sites, including the Tyler House Apartment Complex, as a Security Guard with many years of dedicated service.  After retirement, he loved watching sports such as basketball and football with the Redskins being his favorite team.  He was truly a Redskins enthusiast and a number 1 fan.  He also loved cooking, eating, and spending time with his family and friends.  If you asked him what he wanted on special occasions, he would always say cologne.  He loved wearing cologne.  Joe will be missed by all and be forever known for his kind and giving spirit.

Joe is survived by his wife Mary Barnes; one step daughter, Eleanor Yuille (Zenith Yuille) of Lynchburg, Virginia; two sons, Cedric Barnes (Kimberly-Queen Barnes) of Detroit, Michigan, and Tyrone Barnes of Washington, DC; one grandson, Everett Yuille (Melanie Yuille) of Bowie, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and caring friends.