From: Bradley Barnhart
Elvis Eugene Barnhart Obituary
Elvis Eugene Barnhart of Springfield passed away on November 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Evelyn and Henry Barnhart. His family later was joined by stepparents Nina Barnhart and Ray Winter. He married Marilyn Ruth Mell on July 31, 1959. They were married 16 days shy of 60 years.
He is survived by his daughters Lori Bacon
(Brian), Cheryl Orre (Dave); son Bradley Barnhart (Renee); Three granddaughters
and four great grandchildren; His sisters, Kay Roper and Marnea Jones, a
brother, 'Pudge' Barnhart, stepsisters Shirley Hammer and Bonnie Werner.
He is preceded in death by his wife, his first
daughter, Kathy Lynette at age 4, his parents, stepparents, sister Opal
Canaday-Hewes, brother Pudge, stepbrother Steve Long, and stepsister Rhea
Tomseth.
Elvis graduated from Crow High School as class
Valedictorian in June '55. He proudly served in the United States Navy and
Naval Reserves. He worked for the Post Office for 33 years. He also worked for
the Register Guard for many years. He retired for the last time from the Eye
Center where he was a driver. Nothing could slow him down.
His greatest joy besides spending time with his
family, was bringing children and their families to church and Christ. He
served in the priesthood for many years in the Reorganized Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints...later Community of Christ. He served the Lord in
many ways and always led by example. He touched many lives. To many, he was
known as "Uncle Gene". His hobbies included hunting, fishing,
camping, and playing Double Canasta with his family.
A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday,
Jan. 8th at 2pm on zoom. Go to our website http://www.eugenecofchrist.org
(news/events page). You can click on the link from there when it is time for
the service.
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