Billy Ray Barnes: key obituary facts
Is Billy Ray Barnes dead? Yes. Billy Ray Barnes died on December 31, 2025, at age 90.
Cause of death: Billy Ray Barnes's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Billy Ray Barnes known for?
Billy Ray Barnes was an American football player (Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings).
More about Billy Ray Barnes
Born: May 14, 1935.
Billy Ray Barnes, an American football player and coach, died on December 31, 2025, at age 90.
Barnes was a halfback in the National Football League, playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
Barnes played college football and baseball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Born in Landis, North Carolina, he was a three-sport star in high school and led his 1953 football team to an undefeated season before enrolling at Wake Forest University in 1953.
Billy Ray Barnes (May 14, 1935 – December 31, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football and baseball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection in the NFL. After his playing career, he became a coach.