Adrian L. Barnes"Sweet Pea", 36 of Abilene TX, passed away Tuesday July 7, 2015 in Abilene TX. A Homegoing Celebration will be held Monday July 13, 2015 at 11am at the Galilee Baptist church with Pastor Bobby King officiating. A Visitation will be held Sunday July 12 from 5-7pm also at the Church located at 1011 Briarwood.
Adrian (Sweet Pea) L. Barnes was born on May 10, 1979 in Del City, OK. The family moved to Abilene in the early 80's. Adrian attended and graduated Abilene High School where he played football, Track, and Powerlifting, and also received and Electric engineering degree. Sports were Adrian's passion, he loved sports, he was a Coach for the little league football team the Texas Longhorns, Die Hard Fan of the Dallas Cowboys and also the Texas Longhorns. Adrian was a great man he loved his family greatly he was a family man that loved his fiancé and his 3 children. Adrian was also a very hard worker, a great landscaper and also worked at Bandag as a Forklift Operator. Adrian also was a member of the Galilee Baptist Church in Abilene. Adrian was a great man anyone and everyone that he met he left a lasting impression on them, he loved his mother very much, his mother is his WORLD.
Adrian is survived by Mother Mary Barns of Abilene, father Henry Cox of Corpus Christi TX, his fiancé Panya Washington of Abilene, special lady Yolanda Gonzales and his 3 children Michael A. Gonzales of Galveston TX, Step Daughter Kamille Boyd and Step Son Keitron Boyd of Abilene, a Brother Xavier Johnson of Abilene TX 4 Aunts Debra Hickman of Abilene TX, JoAnn Cruz of Portales NM, Louise Johnson of AbileneTX, LaShay White of Killeen TX, 3 Uncles James Johnson, Charles Cox of Abilene, Victor Cruz of Portales NM, and 3 Brothers Victor Garcia, Jeff Smith, and Anthony Edwards, 1 Niece Avianna White of Killeen. And 3 Nephews Xaylon Johnson, Xae'dyn Johnson, and Xavier Johnson all of Abilene Tx. And a host of extended family and friends. Adrian was preceded in death by both of his Grandmothers Mary Ann Barnes and Dannie Harper a Grandfather Paul Henry Harris, Uncle Roland Polk and a Brother Oscar Garcia. Services are entrusted to Dove Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.dovefuneralhome.net