Michael Thomas Barnes' Obituary
Michael Thomas Barnes, age 31, beloved son of Thomas and Donna Barnes, has gone to be with his Lord after passing away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at his home in Zeeland. He was born August 22, 1980 in Muskegon; and was a 1999 graduate of Whitehall High School. “Michael”, as he was known to his family, and “Mike” as he was known to his friends, was an avid fisherman and aspiring artist; who especially enjoyed his time as a charter boat fisherman. Michael will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his parents, Tom and Donna of Twin Lake; his beloved sister, April (James) Taskey of Holland and by his adoring nephews, Cameron and Dylan Taskey, to whom he was the greatest uncle. He is also survived by his grandparents, Ken and Juanita Loss of Muskegon and by many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Michael’s life will be 11 AM Thursday, October 6, 2011 at First Baptist Church (1070 S. Quarterline Rd., just south of Apple Avenue) with Pastor John H. Brown officiating. Interment was in Oakhurst Cemetery, Whitehall, Michigan. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231-726-5210).
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