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1975
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2019
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Derrick Barnes Obituary
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Davia; four lovely daughters, Phoebe, Dylan, Daryn and Devyn; his mother, Tronette; two sisters, Daphne and Camille; two brothers, Darryl and Calvin Jr.; several nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Barnes Sr.
The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 19th at Onslow Memorial Park, Jacksonville.
Condolences may be left at Nixonlewisfuneralhome.com or at JDNews.com.
Arrangements by Nixon Lewis Funeral Home, Burgaw.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Derrick Barnes
Janet Berry-Humphrey
August 20, 2019
So sorry for your loss Tronette. Praying for you and the family. From the Berry Family
August 19, 2019
I am deeply sadden about the passing of our dear Brother Barnes (Bud). I pray that The Lord will Comfort and Keep the entire family.
Sincerely,
Sister Christie Lewis
Mariann Escoe
August 16, 2019
Davia
It has taken me several days to wrap my mind around this loss. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. He was the brightest light with than infectious laugh and the biggest heart. You and the girls were his world. Keeping you and the family in my prayers.
RIH my friend, you will truly be missed.
Andrea Lapp
August 15, 2019
Davia,
I'm so sorry about Derrick. He was a wonderful person, and his love for you and the girls was inspiring. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Wintress Cross-Brown
August 15, 2019
May you rest in peace my friend, for you will be truly missed. My prayers are with the Barnes family during this time.
Leonora Thompson
August 15, 2019
I will truly miss you my friend!
Dawn Richard Cook
August 14, 2019
To my backyard, Birthday sharing, childhood friend, I hope you are doing all the cartwheels in Heaven you can stand. May your soul Rest In Peace. Prayers to your family during this time.
Raquel Peat-Sillivan
August 14, 2019
Thinking and praying for the entire family during this most difficult loss.
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