Tyree Clifton Barnes was born August 9, 1989 in The Beaver Medical Center, Beaver, PA.  On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Tyree passed away unexpectedly.

Tyree was a gentle soul with a genuine, infectious personality.  Tyree provided a peaceful, "sweet" energy to any space he entered.  He deeply loved his family and friends and those who knew him loved him in return.  Tyree had two sons and a goddaughter whom he loved dearly.  He was happiest when he was with his family.  It was as if his very heart was smiling .

Tyree graduated from the New Castle Jr./Sr. High School, Class of 2009.  He was a member of the varsity basketball team.  His employment history included an assistant manager position at Country Fair Convenience Store, retail sales, and most recently as a factory laborer.

Tyree was an avid sports fan.  His favorite teams were the Indianapolis Colts and the Los Angeles Lakers. However, his true passion was writing original lyrics for his music.

Tyree was preceded in death by his Father, Terry Rex Barnes, Maternal Grandparents, Janet S. Jones/Arnold Jones Sr., Great-Grandfather, Rev. Jesse Green Sr., Paternal grandparents, Minnie Mozella (Barnes) Bryant and Johnnie Lee Kyles.  Tyree especially cherished the relationship and memory of his dear friend, Frederick Douglas Gilmore III.

Tyree is survived by his mother, Gaylynn Jones, New Castle, PA; two sons, Brayden Bulisco and Jayden Shaffer and God-Daughter Gia (G-Baby) Lawson, New Castle, PA;  Siblings:  Donovan M. Jones and Dorian D. Jones, New Castle, PA, Ta'Shan K. Jones, Harrison, NJ and Aquil Young, Orange, NJ; Sisters: Bianca Davis (Mark Anthony Davis, Sr.) Desoto, TX,  Sahar Sykes, Newark, NJ; Nieces: Cianni Jackson, Desoto TX, and Kayla Ayanna Kyles, Philadelphia, PA; Nephew: Mark Anthony Davis, Jr., Desoto TX; Uncle, Shaye L. Jones, and Aunt, Shana T. Jones, New Castle, PA,  Uncle Arnold Jones Jr. (Kathryn), Youngstown, OH. Great-Grandmother, Lottie M. Green, Aunts Katie Chisom/Jeniel Gant, Midland, PA and Uncle, Dec. Jesse Green Jr. (Debra), Rochester, PA. Paternal Uncles: Louis Barnes, Thurmond Barnes, Paternal Aunts: Sharon Barnes, Cheryl Barnes, all of Newark, NJ.   Tyree is also survived and loved by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends, "AJ" Clark, Sharnell Clark, and DeReese Henderson.