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Andrew Barney Obituary
Andrew Channing Barney 40, a resident of Visalia, California went to be with his Lord and Savior at his home on November 20, 2019. He was known as "Andy" to his family and friends. His death was due to natural causes. Andy was born on August 23, 1979 in Visalia, California. He graduated from Golden West High School in 1998. Andrew attended Fresno State University and received his Bachelor of Science degree and a minor in Sports Medicine. During and after college, he worked as one of UPS's youngest supervisors in Visalia, Fresno, and multiple bay area hubs. Andy volunteered as a medical assistant at a rural clinic preparing to enter the R.N. Program. Due to an accident, his dreams were delayed and he just recently began to pursue the program again. He was looking forward to fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. Andy was known to family and friends for being the best, devoted, and loving father to his boys Jacob and Joshua, who always came first in his life. As a devoted father, he spent hours coaching and playing sports with his children as well as teaching them about God and prayer.
Andy is survived by his two sons, Jacob and Joshua Barney of Visalia, his parents Beverly and Don Barney of Prineville, Oregon, his brother Donnie Barney of Prineville, Oregon, his sister Heidi Wilson of Beavercreek, Oregon, six nephews Nikolas Barney, Cody Barney, Joel Navarrete, Nathan Navarrete, David Fischer, and Dennis Fischer, three nieces Julia Barney, Danielle Fischer, and Nessa Barney. Andy also had many friends that he considered brothers.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held on Saturday December 14, 2019 at The Evangel Assembly of God Church at 10 a.m. 1625 E. Walnut Ave. Visalia, California.
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December 30, 2019
I send my deepest condolences to the Barney family. You are all such great people and I know your relationships with Jesus Christ will carry you through this journey. Andy was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. He will surely be missed by his sons. We can all be glad and at peace knowing we will see each other again. With love in Christ, Stephanie Young.
Donnie Barney
December 14, 2019
Hi , I'm Andy's older brother, I just wanted to say thank you so very much to all for prayers and support of our family. Today we Celebrated the life of Andy, the turn out was overwhelming, Andy had so many people who loved him , his other brothers were there also, when I say other brother I mean his other brothers from other mothers, these guys are the best . Andy left two wonderful boys behind, but they have two families and many uncles to love and watch over them in the many years to come. I will miss my lil brother but he will never leave my heart and others. RIP Andy
Butch & Jo Mullis
December 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Theresa Castillo
December 10, 2019
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Andrew (Andy). Our family has fond memories of his friendship with our son, Reuben. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May God surround you with His love and comfort that surpasses all understanding.
Laura Castillo Dlugonski
December 10, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear about Andy. He was my younger brother's friend and him and few other guys were always together during their highschool years. He was a nice guy with a quiet sense of humor and our family has fond memories of him. Your family has been in our prayers.
Laura Castillo Dlugonski
December 10, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear about Andy. He was my younger brother's friend and him and few other guys were always together during their highschool years. He was a nice guy with a quiet sense of humor and our family has fond memories of him. Your family has been in our prayers.
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