Michael J. "Mike" Barden

Michael J. "Mike" Barden, age 60, of Cornelia, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at his residence.
Born on March 23, 1954, in Gainesville, Georgia, he was the son of Bill and Jane Porter Barden of Cornelia.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife of 34 years, Janice Daniel Barden of Cornelia; son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Amanda Barden of Fort Benning, Georgia; son, Brett Barden of Cornelia; daughter, Jenna Barden of Cornelia; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Tammy Barden of Toccoa; sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and Robbie Bell of Cornelia; and sister-in-law Kathy Daniel of Mt. Airy.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 pm Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Cornelia United Methodist Church with Dr. Jay Hughes officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made, in memory of Mike, to Cornelia United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 948, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
A complete obituary will be announced soon.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home and Habersham Crematory of Cornelia (706/778-8668) are in charge of arrangements.