Michael Barnes left this world on August 5, 2022 at the age of 81 in New Bern, NC.
He was born and lived most of his life in Arlington, VA. He graduated from Washington-Lee High school in 1958. He met and married Becky Matthews at Westover Baptist Church in 1966. He was a long-time member of Westover Baptist church in Arlington and then Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, VA. He moved to New Bern in 2008 in anticipation of his grandson’s birth.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hogan and Lora Barnes and is survived by Becky Barnes, Tommy and Lynn Barnes, Andy Barnes, Jimmy and Beth Stott, and Alex Stott. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts.
A Celebration of Life will be held on September 17, 2022, 11 AM, at Centenary Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the Music Ministry at Centenary Methodist Church.
Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Michael "Mike" Hogan Barnes.