Joseph T. Barnes

December 1, 1944 - July 21, 2017

Joseph T. Barnes passed away at age 72 on Friday morning, July 21, 2017, at his home. He is survived by his wife Tammy Barnes, three children, Brittany and Daniel Jordan and Destinee' Martin. Two Grandchildren Nehemiah Jordan and Cameron Bender (expected anyday now) and a host of relatives, friends and associates. He is proceeded in death by his Mother Agnes Barnes. In 1944, Joe was born in Washington DC. He has been a resident of Austin, Texas for over 35 years and has also lived in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Joe enjoyed music, traveling and golf. Joe graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor Degree in Political Science. Joe was a long time Public servant. Joe work with the State of Texas Attorney General and State of Texas LADC/CADAC, Wright House Wellness Center and AIDS Services of Austin developing community programs. He retired as Program Manager with the City of Austin Public Health Department, African American Quality of Life Initiative from 2005 to 2014. In this role, his works address issues of health disparities within the African American community in Austin/Travis County. His various efforts lead to the establishment of the African American Outreach Health Team providing Mobile Preventive Health Services focused on the African Americans and other communities in Austin/Travis County. Joe also help developed and cohosted the long running radio show “Health Talk” on 88.7 KAZI FM. He was one of the founders and original board members for the NonProfit Alliance for African American Health in Central Texas. Joe was a committed Community Advocate and Leader who worked with officials on the City, State and Congressional levels seeing justice done particularly for those in the underserved communities. This is the community that knew and worked with him who will truly miss his dedication and desire to help others. Memorial service will be held: Location: 17701 BridgeFarmer Blvd Pflugerville TX 78660 Date: Sunday, July 30, 2017 Time: 2:00-6:00pm Flowers can be sent to residence 13329 Thome Valley Drive Del Valle TX 78617