Barney (Ruby)

Barney

Background

Barney works at the concession stand at Ruby's Drive-In in Dade County, Florida. He was a member of the Dade County Gang and spent time in prison.

During the events of Ruby (1977) played by Len Lesser

In Florida in 1935, Ruby Claire and Nicky park their car near the swamp and get out. Shortly after another car with Vince Kemper, Jess, Louie, Barney, Avery and Jake pulls up. Nicky is then shot dead by them. Ruby runs to Nicky and goes into labor.

Sixteen years later, Louie and Barney are working the concession stands when Lila June walks up. Barney walks away after Lila June calls him a jail bird . The next day, Avery tries to convince Barney to leave with him, but Barney thinks they should stick with Ruby. Later, Billy goes to the soda machine and the door opens and Barney is inside, dead.