Michael Bark II

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Michael James Bark II, 16, of Salina, passed away on May 3, 2021 near his home in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on July 9, 2004 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Michael and Stephanie Bark. Michael grew up and attended Salina Public Schools until 2020 and was currently enrolled in Epic Charter Schools. While Michael attended Salina Schools, he was active with the football and archery teams. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding motorcycles, welding, running heavy equipment and he especially enjoyed hanging out with his Uncle Bub. Michael never met a stranger. He would help anyone and everyone, whether you need help or not. Michael learned at a very young age how to weld and help his dad; welding ignited a fire in that boy like no other. Michael loved to learn how to do new things, he was always looking for his next job. He loved to work and make money; he was a very responsible young man. Michael loved his family, he was blessed to be the oldest to Ashley, Hunter, Levi, and Maybel. He was the best big brother, and always helped his mom with his younger siblings. They all looked up to him. He was always involved with all of the family, he didn’t care if you were blood related or not, if he gave you the title of family, then you were always family. Michael was a loving son, brother, and friend to many who leaves this earth much too soon. He will be so dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Services for Michael will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 7, 2021 at Cornerstone Outreach Revival Center in Locust Grove, Oklahoma with Reverend Lorne Beck officiating. Honorary casket bearers will be Ira Monk, Mark Blevins, Jeremy Giles, William Turner, Jeremy Hastings, and Dina Giles. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Shipman’s Funeral Home. To leave his family a message, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman’s Funeral & Cremation Service.

Michael is survived by his parents, Mike and Stephanie Bark; sisters, Ashley and Maybel Bark; brothers, Hunter and Levi Bark all of the home in Salina; paternal grandmother, Anna White and husband Paul of Tulsa; maternal grandparents, Brian and Pamela Montgomery of Pryor; Nanny Dorothy Wilson of Salina; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Larry Bark; paternal great grandmother, Trixie Forehand; maternal grandmother, Eunice Montgomery; and Papa Mike Wilson.