Barney Eugene Walsh, 55, passed away at home with his sister April 25, 2017 in Austin, Texas. He was born Thursday, July 20, 1961 in Houston, Texas. He was a graduate of MacArthur High School (1980) and he worked as a Security Supervisor for Dell Computers. He was honorably discharged from the US Army.

Barney is survived by his Mother, Patsy Ruth Walsh Finkelstein; Sister, Janice Lynn Walsh; Uncle, William Bruce Pelton; Aunt, Cynthia Sue Pelton; Cousins, Bruce Bryan Pelton, Tammy Lynn Pelton, Sherman Lyle Pelton, Reva Rene’ Pelton, Billy Jack Pelton; Adopted Son, Trevor Walsh; Half Brother, John Knight.

Barney was preceded in death by his Grandfather, “Papa” William Bruce Pelton; Grandmother, “GiGi” Daisy Juanita Pelton and a Sister, Bettena Robin Walsh.

Barney loved Godzilla, SciFi, Hammer and Universal Horror Films and Star Trek.

Barney was so brave in the end. He fought the good fight. I saw the strength of my brother as I had never before. My brother was always kind and gentle with a heart of love and compassion.

BARNEY
Root: Berinhard
Origin: Old German
Meaning: “brave as a bear”
Majestic: the world has great need for him
Personality: one who travels in goodness
Genuine: his charm could melt the coldest of hearts
Style: vigorously tackles his challenges
Ability: has the gift of giving
Character: always eager to learn new things
Sentiment: enjoys the unexpected
Physical: always looks ahead, never back

I will miss you my dear brother. I thank the Lord for the time we had together the past two years. I thank Jesus I had a home to give you and the strength to stand beside you my dear brother at your journeys end. I will miss watching all the Godzilla movies with you, but that’s all ok as I know you are with the Lord waiting for your little sister in paradise. I’ll see you soon my brother Barney…

Contributions may be made to CMAUSA.ORG in his memory.