Clarence LeRoy Barnes

Clarence LeRoy Barnes obituary, Newark, NJ

Clarence LeRoy Barnes

Clarence Barnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perry Funeral Home - Newark on Mar. 15, 2025.

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Clarence LeRoy Barnes was born on July 19, 1961 to parents Freddie Barnes and Eugenia Barnes. Clarence attended Hawkins Street School where he graduated valedictorian.
After graduating from East Side High School in 1980, Clarence worked his way up to Account Store Manager at Burger King. Clarence then decided to go into law enforcement as a Corrections Officer starting in December 1992. He departed the DOC twenty-one years later.
Clarence had two college degrees. One in Criminal Justice and the other in Psychology. Clarence had many hobbies such as music listening, reading novels, bike riding and being around creative people.
Clarence is predeceased by his father Freddie Barnes, nephew Terrell Wilson and brother Rev. Michael A. Barnes. Clarence leaves behind to grieve his beloved mother Eugenia Greene, sisters Janice Greene and Willa Barnes, brothers Alfredo Barnes, twin brother Roberto Barnes, and Willys Barnes, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
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