Edward Jams Barkley

National City, Michigan
November 20, 1963 - August 19, 2012

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Obituary Notice

Edward James Barkley
Age 48 of National City, Michigan former resident of Alcona County died at his home under the loving care of his family and hospice on Sunday, August 19, 2012. Ed was born the son of Robert James and Carolyn (Northway) Barkley on November 20, 1963 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. He graduated from Alcona High School in 1982 and received his Associate’s Degree from Alpena Community College. Ed worked as a mechanic for Carron Company for Ford Motor Company in Detroit and later owned and operated his own business E & J Homes in Lincoln, Michigan. He enjoyed spending time with his buddy Gizmo, and hunting but his passion was racing in Bump and Runs with some of his closest friends. He is survived by his adored children Nicholas (Amber) Barkley, Anthony (Casie) Barkley, Ashley (Andrew) Poirier and Amanda Lynn Barkley. His beloved father Robert James Barkley and his loving brothers and sisters Robert (Joy) Barkley, Matthew (Carrie) Barkley and Gary (Sheila) McClure, Kathleen (Greg) Dee, Betty (Tim) Barrons and Debbie (Tony) Arcicovich, and three beautiful grandchildren Caleb, Alex and Aiden and several nieces and nephews. His special friend and mother of his children Julie Barkley. Ed will truly be missed and remembered by all the lives he touched in his life. He is preceded in death by his mom and grandparents. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Buresh Funeral Home with interment at the Pioneer Cemetery in Grant Township, Michigan. If so desired memorial contributions may be made in Ed’s memory to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences maybe shared at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com

Memorials

American Cancer Society

Cemetery

Pioneer Cemetery