Mike had 2 step sons: Jason & Angie Hemmelgarn, & Lance Hemmelgarn & Karrie. He left behind 5 wonderful grandchildren: Donovan Hemmelgarn, Derrick Hemmelgarn, Destiny Hemmelgarn, Cameron Hemmelgarn, Clarissa Hemmelgarn, Clarissa Hemmelgarn; all having very precious memories with their grandpa. We know he is happy, pain free, & singing praises to the Lord . He is also survived by his daughter: Charlotte Indendence; step mother: Martha Barnes; brothers: James (Angie), Danny, & Terry Barnes of Greenville, Mike (Amy) Barnes of Troy; sisters: Geraldine (Bob) Shepherd, Mary Alice (Jack) Wintrow of Greenville, Patricia (Tom) Graham of Arcanum; grandchildren & numerous nieces & nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter: Joanne Bermingham; brothers: James F. & Harold “Bubby” Barnes; sisters: Eloise Hamblin, & Charlotte Howard.
He was saved at a young age, was baptized, and joined Hickory Grove United Baptist Church where he was a member for many years. He moved his membership to Castine Church of God, and remained there until his death. He loved singing and playing his guitar.
He served in the United State Marines during the Vietnam War and worked at Cadillac Gage, Dairy Maid & Whirlpool.
A memorial service will be held on Friday February 2, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset funeral expenses.
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