I miss you daddy.. You were there for me whenever I needed anything and it's almost been 6 months.. But the tears always come like a wave thats been held back for way to long.. I hope to see you again one day and be able to joke and laugh with you like old times.. But for now I'm going to be living my life as best as I can without you here.. I hope I still make you proud. I love you so much
Me

Dearest Wanda,

I am very sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Michael. Although I never had the wonderful priviledge of meeting Michael, the story of how you found true love sincerely touched my heart. I know that your faith, family and friends will help you make it through these challenging times.  You and your beautiful daughters are in mine and Marcus' many prayers. In closing, I hope this Promise helps, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. " Psalm 34:18

With our Sincerest Sympathies and love,

Jennifer lynne Kinser &
Daniel "Marcus" Booth

Offering my condolences for the loss of your husband...
2Cor.1:3,4

Mike was my brother. I love him and I miss him. He was a person who did what he said. He helped anyone that he could. We lived eight hundred miles apart but he was always here for me. He was taken to young .When he left this world he was with brothers and sister doing what he enjoyed. Living Life.I will miss you Mike.

Dear Wanda and Girls,
   Mike was a special person and a Good friend. He loved his family so much. Everytime I saw Mike he talked about you and the Girls ans his eyes would light up, he loved you so much.
 He worked so hard to make the Greenville Bike Ride to the 
Hospital each year to raise money for the hospital. That is the kind of Man he was.
All my Love,
Linda

wanda and girls our prayers are with you all. love kelly and terry

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.


Wanda, Thank you for letting me share this very emotional time with you as your loving spouse of 25 years was laid to rest...My heart bleeds for you and the girls and I want you to know that you were truly blessed by having Mike as your husband and father of your children..He sets standards that many of us will never be able to reach...love you all and I will miss that beautiful smile of his.

Sorry for the loss. He was a good man the time that we knew him helping out with our team last year. We are praying for your family.

Wanda, I am so sorry to hear about Mikes's passing. You and Mike have always been so kind to me and my children. You've been good neighbors to us and we will miss him. My prayers are with you and your girls.

Mikey was an Angel.  He had this laugh that was contageous and a kind spirit that made him so special. He would do and give to anyone, friend or stranger.  One of the sweetest honors in my life is the friendship and love that he gave to me and my family and he will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you throughout this hard time, We are truly sorry about your loss
                 Sincerely the Wibles

"What can I say? There are no words to express the sadness I feel for you Wanda my most special and dear friend and Jamie and Taylor my extended daughters. Mike was so loved by everyone and was such a wonderful, dear friend. I remember the last time I was there for a visit and you opened your home yet again for me to stay with you. It was very late at night and Jamie had forgotten to leave the door unlocked, so naturally I had to knock at 11:30 at night to be let in. Mike answered the door with that smile on his face greeted me and let me in. I received a great hug and he said "Hey There, its good to see ya." I apologized for being so late and waking him and he said "no problem, thats what friends are for, make yourself at home and I'm heading back to bed." We said good night and off he went. He was just that kind of man, wonderful husband to you and dad for your girls and the best friend anyone could ask for. Mike will always smile down on you. Love You Mike and will miss you terribly." Cheryl A. Wible (Lowell, Indiana)

As one of many people out enjoying the Blue Ridge Parkway last Monday I found myself joining a small group who had encountered Michael there following the accident.  How I longed to do something to help but was powerless to do so.  I expressed my sorrow to one of Michael's brothers whom I recognize from the family photos but that was all I could do.  Now that I have found you online I will remember you by name in my prayers for your family.  May you know God's peace during this time of great loss.

Wanda,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mike.  Please know that you and the girls are in our prayers during this time.  Call mom when you are feeling like it.

Cassie Scott and Katie (Scott) Pritts

Wanda,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am praying for you and your girls and your other family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Call me iff you need to talk or cry or whatever.

Mikey, I still can't believe I am writing this in your memory.  It seems so sureal to me..that you are no longer here and it was just the other day we were playing cards and that word game over Tanya's.

Because I can't tell you in person, maybe writing it here is the next best thing.  But I would like to say that being around you was like a ray of sunshine.  I know that sounds rehearsed or pre-written, but I don't know another way to say it.  How about if I said something like knowing you helped me forget the worldly problems holding me back and allowed me to realize the joys in life.  Laughing, playing, joking, drinking, singing, smiling and simply looking up to a person I admire...is how i will remember you and how much you touched my life... and my family's life, for that matter.

So without telling exactly what I mean, because typed words can't express what i really want to say...i have to tell you that you left behind a legacy with me...truth, honesty, love, trust, self-lessness, caring, are all lessons you showed me through actions of your own...  you're the coolest and you'll always be the "King of Hearts" to me, Mikey.  So come see me in my dreams sometime.  I miss you more than one can ever imagine...good-bye and rest in peace...Joey

Wanda, 

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls during this difficult time.  Please feel free to let me know if there is anything that you need.

Wanda, my deepest condolences to you, your daughters & your family.  May God hold you & your loved ones close during this difficult time.  You are in my prayers.

Wanda:

I just heard about the loss of your husband.  I just want to express how sorry I am  for your loss and want you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Nora Saulter (Acworth, GA).

Wanda

David and I are so sorry for your loss. We have only know Mike for a short time since we have just come aboard the director staff. After our trip to Greeneville on Sunday helping with the bike ride David and I decided we would love to help Mike our each year because he made it such a wonderful time. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers and everytime I hear Greenville Hospital I will think of Mike, Please let us know if we can help in any way.

David & Ginger

Wanda, My heart goes out to you at this time of Mike's passing. He was a fine man we will all miss him.

Wanda, My heart goes out to you and the girls on Mike's passing. He was a fine man we will all miss him.
David Whitehead  Marietta

Wanda, I was sad to hear about Mike's passing. We will all miss him. He was a fine man.

Wanda, words cannot begin to express my sadness and sorrow to you and the girls.  In addition to knowing Mike as a fellow phone company employee, I was in the Motorcycle Safety course with him years ago.  I had never been in the driver's seat of a motorcycle before and he continually encouraged me during the 3 day course, building my confidence.  He was a gentleman and stayed with me in the March snow one day after class when Bob, my husband, was not on time to pick me up.  He talked about the Easter baskets that we had fixed for your girls when you lost your home to fire.  I know he gave so much of himself to the Shriners and was a very dedicated, dependable part of the phone company.  We have all lost a friend and I will miss him.

Please accept my sincerest sympathy for the passing of Michael.  I will pray for your strength during this difficult time.  He will truly be missed.

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Michael James Barnett

October 7, 1960 – September 13, 2010

Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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