Brandon Barkey, 17 of Japan passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Japan.

Mr. Barkey, son of Michael and Sharon Barkey was born on November 6, 1991 in St. Louis.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Foth; infant brother, Brett Christopher Barkey; grandfather, Theodore Barkey.

Mr. Barkey is survived by his parents, Michael and Sharon Barkey of Japan; two sisters, Julie Garland and husband Dennis of O'Fallon and Rebecca Foth of St. Louis; grandparents, Virginia Barkey of Union, Charles and Anita Sweeney of Fenton; uncle, Rhodes Foth of Sullivan; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.