Tony Major Barney, Jr.

   Tony Major Barney, Jr., age 69 of Advance, North Carolina entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

   Tony was born on October 8, 1953, in Davie County.  He was the son of the late Tony Major Barney, Sr., and Joann (Allen) Barney.  In addition to his mother and father, Tony was preceded in death by his brother Richard Barney.

   In life, Tony graduated from Davie High School.  Later, he chose a career in sales where he owned his own business and sold automobiles.  Tony was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Davie Baptist Church.  

   Tony leaves behind to cherish his memory, a son Tony Major Barney, III., three daughters Angela Marie Barney Hall (Jeremy Griffin), Stephanie Lynn Barney, and Heather Barney Howell (Trent), and two sisters Diane Barney Vogler and Martha Johnson (Jim).  Also, surviving Tony are his grandchildren Kristian Barney, Destiny Johnson (Austin), Bailey and Branden Hall, and Cobie Howell, and three great grandchildren Rayven Barney, and Waylon and Weston Johnson.

   On Saturday, September 2, a visitation and memorial service will be held at Davie Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm and the memorial service at 2:00 pm.  Pastor Mike Hardin will officiate the service.  Tony will be laid to rest in Davie Baptist Church Cemetery.  Anyone that would like to sign Tony’s register book may do so at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville during regular business hours.

   In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mountain Valley Hospice.

We, the staff at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville, are honored to serve the Barney family.

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