John Barney Obituary
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John had a deep love for the water, whether fishing, cooking up a fresh catch, or cruising on his houseboat. Saturdays were for LSU football, and spending quality time with his family. He was a true handyman at heart, and loved fixing boats at JB Welding. John was cherished by his friends and was loved deeply by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Danetta Welch Barney; children, Marilee Brinson and husband Daniel, Karlee Parkhurst and husband Brac, Derek Welch and wife Janae; grandchildren Elliott Kate Brinson, Mayson Brinson, Callie Welch and Averie Welch; parents, Carolyn and Kenneth Berry; siblings, Bobbie Golemon and husband Larry, Vance Barney and wife Amanda; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Barney; grandparents, Ashbel and Georgianna Barney, and John and Matilda Wright.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday May 28, 2025, at Riley Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 1810 West Fourth Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana.
To plant Memorial Trees in memory of John "Bubba" Barney, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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Todd Cooper
May 25, 2025
You will truly missed Bubba, I´ll definitely miss stopping by the shop and talking with you. Fly high my friend and give my sister a big hug and kiss for me.
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