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Mike and Lily were married over 61 years, moving from the Rockford/Loves Park, Illinois to Brandon, Florida in 1979. In 1987, Michael and his family moved to the Valrico area into a home designed by Michael himself. He also served as the project manager.
He was a car enthusiast with a passion for corvettes and muscle cars. Mike said he fulfilled his "bucket list" – He had a hole in one, drove a race car, and went to The Masters.
Michael was a man of many talents and will be greatly missed by his family! He was employed for 25 years at People's Gas as Director of Purchasing and Operations and completed his career at TECO retiring at age 59.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, William and Marion Barney and his brother James Barney.
Michael is survived by his wife Lily (Middleton) Barney and two daughters, Colleen Barney and Christine (Ike) Rooks. Siblings, Barbara Connors (CA), Garry (Suzanne) Barney (IL), and William Barney (NC) as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews, and three Godchildren.
Michael will be missed by his many cherished friends.
Celebration of Life will be held Sunday July 28, 2024, Buckhorn Country Club, 2721 South Miller Road, Valrico, FL 33596, 5:00-8:00 pm.
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Diana Couture
July 26, 2024
I briefly lived across the street from the Barney's on Delta Drive in Loves Park. Colleen and I would be late for school just so we could get a ride in Mr. Barney's cool GTO convertible car, listening to CCR. He will be missed. Dee
Barbara Connors
July 24, 2024
I first fell in love with my brother Michael about 80 years ago. I really wanted a sister, he was my third brother, but he was so cute! So I asked my parents if I could name the baby and I named him Michael after Saint Michael the Archangel.
Serenity Meadows Memorial Park & Funeral Home
July 19, 2024
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