Barney Fife, former Deputy Sheriff dies Barney Fife, former deputy sheriff for over 20 years in Mayberry died on Friday at the age of 81. Fife died of respiratory problems with his wife and good friend, former Sheriff Andy Taylor at his side. Fife began his tenure as deputy under Sheriff Taylor's administration. He stayed on as deputy sheriff after Taylor moved to Cleveland, Ohio in the early 70's. When Sheriff Taylor was elected sheriff again in the 80's, his loyal deputy stayed with him until they both retired. " He was a good friend, a good deputy. I will miss him very much, we went through a lot together," said Mr.Taylor. Goober Pyle, another good friend of Deputy Fife said the same. " Barney was always a part of law in Mayberry. The town will not be the same without "one bullet Barn." Funeral services are pending with the Nelson Funeral Parlor here in Mayberry. Fife is survived by his wife Thelma Lou and a cousin, Virgil from New Jersey. A full tribute will be published in the next edition. Liz Roberts _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
