Michael "Mikey" Joe Barber

Michael (Mikey) Joe Barber, 44, passed away to be with our Lord on June 28, 2024 at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery, AL. He felt the love poured from his loved ones and looked forward to coming home.

Mikey was born on October 18, 1979 in Tallassee, AL. He is survived by his father, Joe Calbert Barber Jr., and his mother Sallie (Nan) Bragg Barber, both of Tallassee, AL. Siblings Beth Barber (Herren) and William (Cal) Barber of Tallassee, AL. Nephews Blake Herren and Brenden Herren of Tallassee, AL. He leaves behind his very loved Boston Terrier, Bandit.

Mikey was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Calbert and Jewell Barber of Talladega, AL, and Billy and Elizabeth (Lib) Bragg of Tallassee, AL.

A lifelong Elmore County native, Mikey grew up in Tallassee and lived most of his adult life on Lake Martin where he enjoyed fishing. He was a crafty entrepreneur that tried his hand at many small ventures such as "Mike's Bait Shop" in Red Hill, and a prepaid cell phone business. He was a kind, thoughtful, and freehearted person, even as a child. He enjoyed youth ball that grew into a love of both football and baseball. Minutes before his passing, he was communicating with family about his excitement of the current Atlanta Braves game. Some of his happiest memories were attending Auburn football games with Aunt Paula Gulledge and Cousin Gale Lynn. He loved God, his family and Lake Martin.

Mikey attended Tallassee public schools and graduated from Oakdale High School in Montgomery AL. He attended John Patterson Technical College where he studied to become an electrician.

A memorial service for Mikey will be at First Baptist Church in Tallassee on Monday, July 8 at 10:00 am. Visitation with the family will follow the service.

Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to The Humane Society of Elmore County, 255 Central Plank Road (Hwy 9) Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. Mikey's mailing address is 29 Rosemere Dr Tallassee, AL 36078.

Online condolences may be posted at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory
Eclectic, Alabama