Darthur Barnes, son of the late Clyde Dupree and Genreal Barnes Sr. was born August 6,1924 in Wilson, North Carolina. He was known to everyone as "D". He departed this life on August 19, 2016 after a short illness.

He was educated in the Wilson, North Carolina Public Schools. He worked as a Longshoreman, then later joined the United States Marine Corp. He was stationed in Camp Lejeune, South Carolina; later shipped to the South Pacific where he served three years and was honorably discharged. He was employed at Edgewood Arsenal, then continued his employment with the United States Government as an electrician with the United States Naval Academy where he retired with thirty one years of Government Services.

After his retirement, some of his hobbies were fishing, photography, painting and spending time with his children, family and friends.

"D" was a huge New York Yankee baseball fan. He loved the game of baseball. He played baseball in Baltimore with the Brighton All Stars and The Five Mile House. "D" was a full pledged Mason "King David Lodge".

He was preceded in death by seven siblings, brothers, Wylie Sr., Genreal Jr. (Bobby), Johnny (Lil Buddy), sisters, Ruth, Irene, Maggie, and Lucy; one son, DeHaven.

"D" leaves to cherish in his memories: two daughters, Melissa and Denae (Dee Dee) Barnes; five grandchildren, Shaniya, D'erra, De'mirra, Dominick Jr., and Domel; one brother, Billie Barnes of New York; three sisters, Mildred Miller of New York, Odessa Boykin of New York and Linda Barnes of Virginia; a host of nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. "D" will truly be missed by all.

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