Martez Barnes , 35, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed on July 21, 2022. Martez was born on November 06, 1986 to Tony Hargett and Anne Barnes.

Tez was raised in Wilson,North Carolina and received his formal education in Wilson County Public School System.

Tez loved life and was the life of the party. He loves spending time with his family and friends. Family was very important to him and his loyalty to them spoke volumes. He loves spending time with his kids and anytime he could he would. He loves his family love and Devotion to his friends willingness to make anyone laugh and smile will forever live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him.

Proceeding him in death were his grandparents Jesse Barnes Thayin Barnes and Joseph Anderson. Cherished and Wonderful memories are left to his twelve children, Martasia, Miracle, Kentrell, Demajae, Markhi, Maravez, Zaiden, London Marie, Klye & Kylie, Savion and Saniy; his parents, Anne Barnes and Tony Hargett; two brothers, Tony Hines (Terrica) and Daron Hester; fours sisters; Kimberly Chancey (Nicole), Talisa Hines, Tiffany Hines, and Tenika Hines; his grandmother, Jackie Anderson; fifteen nieces and nephews; three uncles, Jesse Barnes Jr (Carrie), Eric Barnes and Howard Lee Barnes; two aunts, Angela Barnes and Felicia Barnes; a host of cousins including special cousins, Kendrick Barnes and Quail Swinson, other family members and many devoted friends including four special friends, Brandon Dew, Seyuoyah Mitchell, Demetrius Harris and Antrell Anderson.