Michael James Barnett

Mr. Michael James Barnett, 53, of Old Freeze Road, Kannapolis, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at his home. A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jeff Coppley and the Rev. Duane Melton will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Lady's Funeral Home. At other times, they will be at the home. Born February 7, 1955 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late James Barnett and Frankie Rhynehart Barnett. He was a graduate of UNC-Charlotte, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Michael owned his own manufacturing representative company. He was a member of the Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church in China Grove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Diane Washam; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Mary Freeze. Survivors include his wife, Kim Freeze Barnett; two daughters, Ashley Barnett of UNC-Wilmington and Brenna Barnett of the home; brother-in-law, Steve Freeze of Kannapolis; nephew, Daniel Freeze of Kannapolis; and several family members living in New York.