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Tony Major Barney, Jr., 69, of Advance, N.C. entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.

Tony was born on Oct. 8, 1953 in Davie County, 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; 3 daughters, Angela Marie Barney Hall (Jeremy Griffin), Stephanie Lynn Barney, and Heather Barney Howell (Trent); 2 sisters, Diane Barney Vogler and Martha Johnson (Jim); grandchildren, Kristian Barney, Destiny Johnson (Austin), Bailey and Branden Hall, and Cobie Howell; and 3 great grandchildren, Rayven Barney, and Waylon and Weston Johnson.

On Saturday, Sept. 2, a visitation and memorial service will be held at Davie Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 12 and the memorial service at 2 p.m.  Pastor Mike Hardin will officiate. 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.