Joseph T. Barnes, Jr. Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Joseph T. Barnes, Jr.

Joseph “JoJo” Barnes, of Richmond, died April 25, 2024 at the age of 74. He was born to the late Jean Freeman Barnes and Joseph T. Barnes, Sr. on March 24th, 1950. At an early age, he was baptized at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. After graduating from John Marshall High School in 1968, he went on to received his Bachelor Degree in Political Science from Virginia Union University. He worked for the Department of Social Services in Richmond, Virginia for a few decades until illness forced him to take disability leave.

He endured his illness like a a soldier. he would continue to march on in his life contributing to his community by participating in the Crusade of Voters and the NAACP. He was a very proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Jo Jo continued to be a strong advocate and supporter of his beloved Virginia Union university.

He is survived by his brother, Kelvin Freeman Barnes; several relatives and many devoted friends.

An Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Omega service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. followed by Memorial services. Rev. Samuel Barnes, II, officiating. Dr. Jerome Ross, eulogist.

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RIP. My VUU4LIFE, Crusade for Voters4 LIFE, NAACP4LIFE, Community Activist friend for LIFE. My also Whiteout work friend. That's another story. You will be missed. Viesta Washington VUU4LIFE 🥲 🙏🏽✝️💜💛😇 RIP

Rest in peace. It was great knowing you. Condolences to the family.

MY CONDOLENCES to the BARNES family. R.I.P. jo.,
Lewis E. Taylor Jr. A Northside brother

Kelvin I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I'm keeping you and your family in prayer.🙏🙏🙏 Stephanie Gilliam Heard

Kevin..I am so sorry for the lost of your dear brother JoJo...What great memories I have of us growing up on six street in Richmond, VA...I remember JoJo was my escort to the Cinderella Ball when I was at Maggie L . Walker High ...may he rest in peace.. Brenda W. Johnson...(Washington,DC)

Dear Kevin. Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your precious brother, JoJo. I remember playing with both of you and the Watkins children when you and your parents visited your family on Sixth Street in Richmond, VA. I pray that God will provide you with comfort and peace during this difficult time. And may JoJo rest in sweet peace in God's arms. Celebrate Life. Sincerely With Love, (Dr.) Paulette L. Smith (Bethesda, MD)

My condolences to you, Kevin and family. Praying for comfort and strength for you at this time of sorrow. Thank you for being a friend. Rest in heavenly peace JoJo.

RIH Bro. JoJo, thank you for pouring that True Omega Oil into my Lamp. Alex

Joe,you are through with the troubles of the world. Rest in peace. To Joe's family, please accept my condolences. Ann L. Sharpe

Joe, I think back to our high school days and can see you in your cadet uniform looking so handsome. Condolences to the family🙏🙏

Kevin, I my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. JoJo was such a cool and laidback guy who will truly be missed. It was always great to see him at the VUU football and basketball games as a true supporter. Rest in Peace.
Elwood Thomas

Sincerest condolences Kevin, from The Cameron Family (Zenda, Macio, & Daria). Keith & Butch(Deceased).

To the Family of Joe Barnes..Sending Condolences, Prayers and Strength to a wonderful family who were wonderful people inside and out..The Binford Family

Rest in Peace Jojo. You always carried yourself with grace and dignity. My Love and condolences to Kevin and family. Lionel Shaw

Thanks Joe for being a good mentor to us young men of Woodrow Ave and our great talks at the Northside YMCA.You will be Missed.Your one of Northsides BEST!.REST IN POWER!...Kelvin Chub Preston

To the Barnes family, you have my deepest sympathy. Joe was a friend & VUU class mate. I was so sadden to hear of his passing. He loved & lived life. My community activist friend is in heaven now. Joe would do anything to help people. May you RIP. 🙏🏽✝️💜💛😇 God bless you. No more pain or worries. RIP Viesta Washington, VUU4LIFE 💙🤍

Condolences to the family of Joseph T. Barnes. Rest in peace Big Brother "Jo Jo".
D. Harris (Rip) Fall '71 Zeta

Charles Nicholson Jr to a good family friend and a very loyal Omega man

You will be missed Joseph. You kind Heart was always giving.Your words of wisdom were greatly appreciated. Your humor and candiness was always on point. I know you are resting in Peace with GOD our Father. You lived your life to the fullest.

My deepest condolences to the family. He will be missed. The Y Guys

Big Brother JoJo, Thank you for always pouring oil into my lamp. I pray your spirit continues to fulfill those who knew and loved you. My condolences to kevin and family. Rest in Peace, Power, and Paradise good brother. DVANCE 4-86-PG

To the family of the late Joe Barnes. You brother will be missed. The Y guys.

Rest in eternal peace and power my brother.......Malcolm Massenberg

Joe, thank you for being that Omega Big Brother to many of us and keeping us in check. I will miss our conversations and Cuban cigars. Until we meet again my friend. PEACE.
Ice Z-6-75

JoJo...Always cool, always friendly, always positive! We go a way back in Providence Park. VUU 4eva! May the Ancestors greet you in all the Majesty befitting a King and a Warrior! Ase ...My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this Wonderful King.

Big Brother JoJo, Thank you for teaching us those 4-Cardinal Principles. Thank you for your wise counsel through the years. I am proud to be your Brother in Omega.
King Salim Khalfani