Executed by the State of Texas for the February 1988 robbery and murder of Helen Greb, 84.
Last statement: "Yes, I would like to give love to my mother, sisters and brothers and let them know that I am thinking of them right now and I want to thank God for giving me such a loving family.
To the victim's family: I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive me as I have forgiven you. I'm ready, Warden."
Grave marker X-999107.
Funeral Services for Willis Jay Barnes, 51, will be 2 p. m on Saturday Sept. 18, 1999 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Markham with the Rev. James Ashton, Jr. officiating.
Interment will follow at Markham Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 9 p. m. on Friday in the funeral home chapel and from 1-2 p. m. on Saturday at the church.
Barnes died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999. He was born Friday, August 13, 1948 in Midfield, Tex. to Tom Barnes and Eva Brazil Barnes.
Survivors include: mother, Eva Barnes of Markham; four daughters, Charlotte Martin, Sabrina Barnes and Mary Ward all of Houston and Jerilynn Williams of Bay City; four sons, Willis, Jr., Elbert, LaChristopher and Alvin all of Houston; two sisters, Earnestine White of East Bernard and Debra Byrd of Houston; one brother, Lloyd Brazil of Markham; three aunts, Myrtle Sanford, Agnes Brown and Helen Woods; four uncles, Alfred Blackmon, Jessie Flagg, Billy Flagg and Bobby Flagg; special friend, Rosie Lebner of Switzerland; spiritual advisor, Katherine Cox of Dallas; attorney and friend, Roual Schonemorn of Austin; 18 grandchildren; and other friends and relatives.
Pallbearers include: Dwight Sanford, Cleothius Smith, David Sanford, Larry Sanford, Andrew Sardinea, Barrett Sardinea, Cedo Sardinea, Jr., and Cedo Sardenia III.
Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, September 17, 1999
Willis Jay Barnes
On Friday, August 13, 1948, a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barnes, Jr. in Midfield, Texas whom they named, Willis Jay Barnes.
His upbringing was surrounded by his siblings, family and friends.
He attended public school in the community of his birth where he enjoyed life to the fullest.
His spiritual affiliation began at an early age in life. His spiritual growth enabled him to face life right in the face and smile.
He leaves behind many loving memories to his loving and devoted family which includes his Mother, Eva Barnes of Markham; four daughters, Charlotte Martin, Sabrina Barnes and Mary Ward of Houston, Jerilynn Williams of Bay City; four sons, Willis, Jr., Elbert, LaChristopher, and Alvin all of Houston; two sisters, Ernestine White of East Bernard and Debra Byrd of Houston; one brother, Lloyd Brazil of Markham; his sister-in-law, Denise Brazil of Markham; brothers-in-law, Robert Stafford and Elijah O'Neal of Houston; uncle-in-law, Travis Amboree of Houston; three aunts, Myrtle Sanford and Agnes Brown of Markham, Helen Woods of Houston; four uncles, Alfred Blackmon of Van Vleck, Jessie and Billie Flagg of Markham, Bobby Flagg of El Campo; three aunts-in-law, Shirley Blackmon of Van Vleck, Carolyn Sue Flagg and Carolyn Flagg of Bay City; a very special loving and devoted friend, Rose Marie Lebner of Switzerland; faithful spiritual advisor Katherine Cox of Dallas; devoted friend/attorney, Roal Schonemorn of Austin; 18 grandchildren; a special cousin, Willie Mae Sardinea; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, special friends, Inmates of Death Row of Huntsville.
*He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, one sister, one uncle and six aunts.
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Contributor: Prissy53 (47157890)
Last statement: "Yes, I would like to give love to my mother, sisters and brothers and let them know that I am thinking of them right now and I want to thank God for giving me such a loving family.
To the victim's family: I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive me as I have forgiven you. I'm ready, Warden."
Grave marker X-999107.
Funeral Services for Willis Jay Barnes, 51, will be 2 p. m on Saturday Sept. 18, 1999 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Markham with the Rev. James Ashton, Jr. officiating.
Interment will follow at Markham Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 9 p. m. on Friday in the funeral home chapel and from 1-2 p. m. on Saturday at the church.
Barnes died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999. He was born Friday, August 13, 1948 in Midfield, Tex. to Tom Barnes and Eva Brazil Barnes.
Survivors include: mother, Eva Barnes of Markham; four daughters, Charlotte Martin, Sabrina Barnes and Mary Ward all of Houston and Jerilynn Williams of Bay City; four sons, Willis, Jr., Elbert, LaChristopher and Alvin all of Houston; two sisters, Earnestine White of East Bernard and Debra Byrd of Houston; one brother, Lloyd Brazil of Markham; three aunts, Myrtle Sanford, Agnes Brown and Helen Woods; four uncles, Alfred Blackmon, Jessie Flagg, Billy Flagg and Bobby Flagg; special friend, Rosie Lebner of Switzerland; spiritual advisor, Katherine Cox of Dallas; attorney and friend, Roual Schonemorn of Austin; 18 grandchildren; and other friends and relatives.
Pallbearers include: Dwight Sanford, Cleothius Smith, David Sanford, Larry Sanford, Andrew Sardinea, Barrett Sardinea, Cedo Sardinea, Jr., and Cedo Sardenia III.
Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, September 17, 1999
Willis Jay Barnes
On Friday, August 13, 1948, a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barnes, Jr. in Midfield, Texas whom they named, Willis Jay Barnes.
His upbringing was surrounded by his siblings, family and friends.
He attended public school in the community of his birth where he enjoyed life to the fullest.
His spiritual affiliation began at an early age in life. His spiritual growth enabled him to face life right in the face and smile.
He leaves behind many loving memories to his loving and devoted family which includes his Mother, Eva Barnes of Markham; four daughters, Charlotte Martin, Sabrina Barnes and Mary Ward of Houston, Jerilynn Williams of Bay City; four sons, Willis, Jr., Elbert, LaChristopher, and Alvin all of Houston; two sisters, Ernestine White of East Bernard and Debra Byrd of Houston; one brother, Lloyd Brazil of Markham; his sister-in-law, Denise Brazil of Markham; brothers-in-law, Robert Stafford and Elijah O'Neal of Houston; uncle-in-law, Travis Amboree of Houston; three aunts, Myrtle Sanford and Agnes Brown of Markham, Helen Woods of Houston; four uncles, Alfred Blackmon of Van Vleck, Jessie and Billie Flagg of Markham, Bobby Flagg of El Campo; three aunts-in-law, Shirley Blackmon of Van Vleck, Carolyn Sue Flagg and Carolyn Flagg of Bay City; a very special loving and devoted friend, Rose Marie Lebner of Switzerland; faithful spiritual advisor Katherine Cox of Dallas; devoted friend/attorney, Roal Schonemorn of Austin; 18 grandchildren; a special cousin, Willie Mae Sardinea; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, special friends, Inmates of Death Row of Huntsville.
*He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, one sister, one uncle and six aunts.
Funeral Program
Contributor: Prissy53 (47157890)
Executed by the State of Texas for the February 1988 robbery and murder of Helen Greb, 84.
Last statement: "Yes, I would like to give love to my mother, sisters and brothers and let them know that I am thinking of them right now and I want to thank God for giving me such a loving family.
To the victim's family: I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive me as I have forgiven you. I'm ready, Warden."
Grave marker X-999107.
Funeral Services for Willis Jay Barnes, 51, will be 2 p. m on Saturday Sept. 18, 1999 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Markham with the Rev. James Ashton, Jr. officiating.
Interment will follow at Markham Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 9 p. m. on Friday in the funeral home chapel and from 1-2 p. m. on Saturday at the church.
Barnes died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999. He was born Friday, August 13, 1948 in Midfield, Tex. to Tom Barnes and Eva Brazil Barnes.
Survivors include: mother, Eva Barnes of Markham; four daughters, Charlotte Martin, Sabrina Barnes and Mary Ward all of Houston and Jerilynn Williams of Bay City; four sons, Willis, Jr., Elbert, LaChristopher and Alvin all of Houston; two sisters, Earnestine White of East Bernard and Debra Byrd of Houston; one brother, Lloyd Brazil of Markham; three aunts, Myrtle Sanford, Agnes Brown and Helen Woods; four uncles, Alfred Blackmon, Jessie Flagg, Billy Flagg and Bobby Flagg; special friend, Rosie Lebner of Switzerland; spiritual advisor, Katherine Cox of Dallas; attorney and friend, Roual Schonemorn of Austin; 18 grandchildren; and other friends and relatives.
Pallbearers include: Dwight Sanford, Cleothius Smith, David Sanford, Larry Sanford, Andrew Sardinea, Barrett Sardinea, Cedo Sardinea, Jr., and Cedo Sardenia III.
Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, September 17, 1999
Willis Jay Barnes
On Friday, August 13, 1948, a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barnes, Jr. in Midfield, Texas whom they named, Willis Jay Barnes.
His upbringing was surrounded by his siblings, family and friends.
He attended public school in the community of his birth where he enjoyed life to the fullest.
His spiritual affiliation began at an early age in life. His spiritual growth enabled him to face life right in the face and smile.
He leaves behind many loving memories to his loving and devoted family which includes his Mother, Eva Barnes of Markham; four daughters, Charlotte Martin, Sabrina Barnes and Mary Ward of Houston, Jerilynn Williams of Bay City; four sons, Willis, Jr., Elbert, LaChristopher, and Alvin all of Houston; two sisters, Ernestine White of East Bernard and Debra Byrd of Houston; one brother, Lloyd Brazil of Markham; his sister-in-law, Denise Brazil of Markham; brothers-in-law, Robert Stafford and Elijah O'Neal of Houston; uncle-in-law, Travis Amboree of Houston; three aunts, Myrtle Sanford and Agnes Brown of Markham, Helen Woods of Houston; four uncles, Alfred Blackmon of Van Vleck, Jessie and Billie Flagg of Markham, Bobby Flagg of El Campo; three aunts-in-law, Shirley Blackmon of Van Vleck, Carolyn Sue Flagg and Carolyn Flagg of Bay City; a very special loving and devoted friend, Rose Marie Lebner of Switzerland; faithful spiritual advisor Katherine Cox of Dallas; devoted friend/attorney, Roal Schonemorn of Austin; 18 grandchildren; a special cousin, Willie Mae Sardinea; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, special friends, Inmates of Death Row of Huntsville.
*He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, one sister, one uncle and six aunts.
Funeral Program
Contributor: Prissy53 (47157890)
Last statement: "Yes, I would like to give love to my mother, sisters and brothers and let them know that I am thinking of them right now and I want to thank God for giving me such a loving family.
To the victim's family: I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive me as I have forgiven you. I'm ready, Warden."
Grave marker X-999107.
Funeral Services for Willis Jay Barnes, 51, will be 2 p. m on Saturday Sept. 18, 1999 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Markham with the Rev. James Ashton, Jr. officiating.
Interment will follow at Markham Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 9 p. m. on Friday in the funeral home chapel and from 1-2 p. m. on Saturday at the church.
Barnes died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999. He was born Friday, August 13, 1948 in Midfield, Tex. to Tom Barnes and Eva Brazil Barnes.
Survivors include: mother, Eva Barnes of Markham; four daughters, Charlotte Martin, Sabrina Barnes and Mary Ward all of Houston and Jerilynn Williams of Bay City; four sons, Willis, Jr., Elbert, LaChristopher and Alvin all of Houston; two sisters, Earnestine White of East Bernard and Debra Byrd of Houston; one brother, Lloyd Brazil of Markham; three aunts, Myrtle Sanford, Agnes Brown and Helen Woods; four uncles, Alfred Blackmon, Jessie Flagg, Billy Flagg and Bobby Flagg; special friend, Rosie Lebner of Switzerland; spiritual advisor, Katherine Cox of Dallas; attorney and friend, Roual Schonemorn of Austin; 18 grandchildren; and other friends and relatives.
Pallbearers include: Dwight Sanford, Cleothius Smith, David Sanford, Larry Sanford, Andrew Sardinea, Barrett Sardinea, Cedo Sardinea, Jr., and Cedo Sardenia III.
Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, September 17, 1999
Willis Jay Barnes
On Friday, August 13, 1948, a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barnes, Jr. in Midfield, Texas whom they named, Willis Jay Barnes.
His upbringing was surrounded by his siblings, family and friends.
He attended public school in the community of his birth where he enjoyed life to the fullest.
His spiritual affiliation began at an early age in life. His spiritual growth enabled him to face life right in the face and smile.
He leaves behind many loving memories to his loving and devoted family which includes his Mother, Eva Barnes of Markham; four daughters, Charlotte Martin, Sabrina Barnes and Mary Ward of Houston, Jerilynn Williams of Bay City; four sons, Willis, Jr., Elbert, LaChristopher, and Alvin all of Houston; two sisters, Ernestine White of East Bernard and Debra Byrd of Houston; one brother, Lloyd Brazil of Markham; his sister-in-law, Denise Brazil of Markham; brothers-in-law, Robert Stafford and Elijah O'Neal of Houston; uncle-in-law, Travis Amboree of Houston; three aunts, Myrtle Sanford and Agnes Brown of Markham, Helen Woods of Houston; four uncles, Alfred Blackmon of Van Vleck, Jessie and Billie Flagg of Markham, Bobby Flagg of El Campo; three aunts-in-law, Shirley Blackmon of Van Vleck, Carolyn Sue Flagg and Carolyn Flagg of Bay City; a very special loving and devoted friend, Rose Marie Lebner of Switzerland; faithful spiritual advisor Katherine Cox of Dallas; devoted friend/attorney, Roal Schonemorn of Austin; 18 grandchildren; a special cousin, Willie Mae Sardinea; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, special friends, Inmates of Death Row of Huntsville.
*He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, one sister, one uncle and six aunts.
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Contributor: Prissy53 (47157890)
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