He married the love of his life, Janet Hamstra, on June 28, 1958. He served three years in the United States Army/Michigan National Guard. He was employed as a machinist at Dresser and Lift Tech for more than 30 years, until he retired at the age of 63. Throughout the years Gene and Janet enjoyed dancing and gambling at the casino's. Gene also enjoyed golfing, hunting, and was an avid bowler.
Gene is preceded in death by his lovely wife, Janet; his parents, Rolla and Anna; and his older brother, Allen Barney.
Gene is survived by his son, Randy Barney of Sharpsburg, GA; his three daughters, Brenda (Larry) Wood of Muskegon, MI, Jeanne (Ken) Parker of Muskegon, MI, and Debra (Tobias) Fekken of Muskegon, MI; 11 grandchildren, Larry, Christina, Tara, Krystal, Kenny, Kimberly, Derrick, Randi-Lynn, Dakoda, Kaitlyn, and Jaycob; many great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ish (Amy) Barney of Kentucky and John (Shirley) Barney of Texas; and his sister, Mercy (Mike) Ward of Oklahoma.
Celebration of Life services will be held 4:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Egglecraft Club House, 2129 Arrowhead Drive, Muskegon, MI 49442.