Bernard Barnes, 64, of 1218 Hines Street Wilson, NC died November 27, 2011 at his residence. The funeral will be held December 10, 2011 at 11:00 am at L.N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC With Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be held from 2-7 pm on December 9, 2011 at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at all times at the residence where they will assemble at 10:00 am on December 10, 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to the Bernard Barnes Athletic Memorial Scholarship Fund C/O State Employees Credit Union P.O. Box 8097 Wilson, NC 27893. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com