Jim F. Barney, Jr., 63, of Parsons, passed away at 6:58 p.m., Friday, July 4, 2008, at Labette Health following a brief illness.
He was born November 23, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, to Jim Francis Barney, Sr. and Loretta Jean (Allen) Barney. He grew up and attended school there. In 1963, he moved with his family to Parsons where he lived most of his adult life.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict in the Airmobile Engineers from 1968-1970. He later served 23 years in the 243rd Service and Supply Battalion at the United States Army Reserve Center in Parsons.
He and Judy A. Payne were married January 15, 1972, in Parsons. She survives of the home.
For many years, he loved building custom motorcycles and cars from his home. He also enjoyed aircraft of all kinds.
SURVIVORS:
Two Sons - Michael A. Barney Parsons, KS
Jack W. Barney Parsons, KS
One Daughter – Sherri Hyer Olathe, KS
Five Grandchildren
Two Brothers - John Barney Kansas City, MO
Jerry Barney Kimberton, PA
Mother-in-law – Colleen Payne Parsons, KS
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to the Labette Health Foundation for the Intensive Care Unit. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jim F. Barney, Jr., please visit our flower store.
He was born November 23, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, to Jim Francis Barney, Sr. and Loretta Jean (Allen) Barney. He grew up and attended school there. In 1963, he moved with his family to Parsons where he lived most of his adult life.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict in the Airmobile Engineers from 1968-1970. He later served 23 years in the 243rd Service and Supply Battalion at the United States Army Reserve Center in Parsons.
He and Judy A. Payne were married January 15, 1972, in Parsons. She survives of the home.
For many years, he loved building custom motorcycles and cars from his home. He also enjoyed aircraft of all kinds.
SURVIVORS:
Two Sons - Michael A. Barney Parsons, KS
Jack W. Barney Parsons, KS
One Daughter – Sherri Hyer Olathe, KS
Five Grandchildren
Two Brothers - John Barney Kansas City, MO
Jerry Barney Kimberton, PA
Mother-in-law – Colleen Payne Parsons, KS
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to the Labette Health Foundation for the Intensive Care Unit. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jim F. Barney, Jr., please visit our flower store.
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