Michael Lee Barks went home to be with his Heavenly Father on July 6, 2026. Mike was a very simple person. He enjoyed watching wrestling and westerns (John Wayne), listening to country music and Foxy, his dog. Mike also enjoyed watching his nephews play baseball and spending holidays with family. Mike is the 1st son of Clyde and Dolores Barks, deceased. He is the brother of Susan Barks, also deceased. He is survived by his brother David Barks (Heidi), Linda Yeagle (Gary), Mary Laurentius (Jack), Sharon Biship and Theresa Launius (Kevin). Mike had many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his Uncle Paul Ziegler (Cindy Lou) and many cousins.