Michael Edward Barnard, 58, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Sarcoxie Nursing Center.

Michael entered this life on January 13, 1959 in Poplar Bluff Missouri, to the union of Gene Billy and Lavoy P. (Allen) Barnard. He was a graduate of Sarcoxie High School. For many years he worked as a diesel mechanic. Michael also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his father; and one grandson, Kristofer Barnard, Jr.

Michael is survived by his sons, Matthew Barnard and wife, Anna, of Kennewick, Washington and Kristofer Barnard of Sarcoxie, Missouri; six grandchildren, Madison Barnard, Ayden Barnard, Shelby Barnard, Colby Barnard, Kailey Barnard and Zach Parnell; his mother, Lavoy Barnard of Sarcoxie, Missouri; two brothers, James Earl Barnard and Billy Glenn Barnard, both of Sarcoxie, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends. No formal services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.