Joseph Michael Barringer, age 28, of Ellis passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 near Schoenchen, Kansas. He was born January 20, 1988 in Denver, Colorado to Matthew Brent and Kathy Ann (Stieben) Barringer. He graduated from Hays High School in 2006.

He was currently working for Ellis County Concrete and had also worked for WW Drilling. He enjoyed playing X-Box, guns, the beach, flying and attending movies. He was especially fond of his pet cats, Brad and Nemo.

He is survived by his parents Matthew and Kathy Barringer of Ellis; his fiance, Samantha Hook of Ellis; a sister, Kristine Buchholz and husband Scott of Ellis; a brother, Philip Waymack of Topeka, Kansas; grandmother, Linda Mort of Aurora, Colorado; and his nieces, Mollie, Leeah, and Emma Buchholz all of Ellis.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold Stieben and James Barringer.

A celebration of life gathering will be 6 PM Saturday at 810 Dorrance Street in Ellis, Kansas.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel of Ellis.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].