Johnney G Barkley

Johnney Glenn Barkley, 81, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away on October 6, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1944, in Paducah, Kentucky, to Glenn Wood Barkley and Hilda Willis Barkley. The family moved to Memphis in 1950 where Johnney attended school as part of the Whitehaven High School Class of 1963.

Johnney lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a love for the things that mattered to him. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years, including time in Vietnam. His military service was an important part of his life and reflected the commitment and devotion he brought to everything he undertook.

After completing his military service, Johnney continued his career in public service, working for the U.S. Postal Service in Fort Worth. He was also a talented and skilled gunsmith and a longtime firearms collector. He took pride in his craftsmanship and knowledge, and these interests became an important part of who he was.

Johnney was a man who valued family and the connections he made throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Sue Barkley, as well as his parents, Glenn and Hilda Barkley. Their memory remained an important part of his life.

He is survived by his sister, Bettye Barkley Suarez of Antelope, California; his brother, Stephen Roy Barkley and his wife, Susan, of Streetman, Texas; and his brother, Joseph Clarence Barkley and his wife, Robbin, of Germantown, Tennessee along with a number of nieces and nephews

Johnney will be remembered by his family not only for the life he lived, but for the memories they shared and the lasting place he holds in their hearts. His years of military service, his work, his craftsmanship, and his devotion to his interests all tell the story of a man who lived life in his own distinctive way.

Though he is no longer with us, the memories of Johnney will remain with those who knew and loved him. His family will carry those memories forward and remember him with affection, gratitude, and pride.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 16, 2026, at Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, because of Johnney’s love for dogs, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Heart & Bones Rescue, in Johnney’s memory