Wilbert "Paul" Barnes' Obituary
May his peace be with you until we meet again......
We the staff and management join with the family and friends of Mr. Wilbert " Paul" Barnes to announce his earthly departure and heavenly flight.
On April 16, 1948, Wilbert "Paul" Barnes was born to the late Leslie & Flossie Barnes in Kenly, NC.
Paul was the youngest of 9 children. He was called home on October 29, 2019 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.
He attended Norwayne School in Wayne County. He worked at Export & Alliance One Tobacco Company in Wilson, NC, as a Forklift Operator for over 50 years until he retired.
Paul enjoyed motorcycles, race cars, riding around Fremont in his truck greeting his friends. He was loved & he loved the Lord & his family.
Paul leave to cherish his precious memories his wife of 50 years; Carrie Barnes of the home, 8 children: Olivia Barnes (Alfie) of Fremont, NC., Valentina Medlock (Anthony) of Pikeville, NC; Wilbert Barnes, Jr. ( JB) of Goldsboro, NC; Tory Hines, Maticia Barnes; Monique Barnes, Ta'Shonie Barnes of Fremont, NC & Antonio Barnes of Goldsboro, NC. 2 sisters; Helen Hooker & Wilma Jean Harris both of Goldsboro, NC; 6 sisters-in-law; 2 special nieces: Apostle Jackie Ellis ( Paul) & Evonda Sampson of Goldsboro, NC; 12 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends.
Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Serenity Memorial Funeral Home &
Cremations, LLC.
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