Michael Barnes, 48, of Scranton, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born October 28, 1967, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Lloyd Barnes and Betty (Cummins) Argyle. He graduated from Mulvane High School and attended Colby Community College.
He served 20 years in the Army Reserve .
Michael was employed by Duffen's Optical for 27 years.
Michael married Melinda Sue Kirby on January 6, 1989 in Dodge City, KS. Survivors include his spouse, Melinda Sue Barnes, Daughters, Cammie Jo Green, Jessica Lynn Barnes and Megan Irene Barnes, Sisters, Kim (Rob)Skoumal, and Heather (Doug) Dillner, Brother, Eric (Terri) Klose, Granddaughters, Annabel and Jacquelyn Green.
Michael was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held at 11:00 am., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604 . Private inurnment will be at a later date. . Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road Topeka, KS 66604, Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St. Suite 102 Topeka, KS 66614, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.DoveCremation.com