October 25, 1977 - December 8, 2022

Michael "Punkin" Durall Barnes passed away on December 8, 2022 at the age of 45. Punkin was born on October 25, 1977 at Maury Regional to Michael Dale and Shirley Onedia (Conner) Barnes.

Punkin was a 1995 graduate of Lewis County High School. He created a career working in the forestry industry. He worked hard at whatever he did; whether that was in forestry, working at the sawmill or farming. Punkin was known for being a cut up. He was always making people laugh and could light up a room with just his presence. Punkin was a generous and giving man - if he d...