Bobby R. Barnhart
December 16, 1948 - August 12, 2019
Bobby Ray Barnhart, age 70, a resident of Lexington, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 in his home. He was born December 16, 1948 in Port Huron, son of the late Clay and Madelyn (Avery) Barnhart. Bobby married Judy McClelland on July 15, 1972 in Yale. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam, and was awarded a Purple Heart. Bobby was a member of the V.F.W Post #796 in Port Huron, Peck American Legion Post #489, D.A.V, and Military Order of Purple Heart. Bobby is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy: 3 daughters, Angie (Terry) Helmold, Teresa Rusch, and Sarah (Mike) Hayden; 2 brothers, Richard (Kathy) of West Virginia, and William (Leny) of Alabama; sister, Linda (Wayne) Carter of Port Huron; 5 grandchildren, Amber Helmold, Jillian Rusch, Damian Hayden, Kendell Hayden, and Travis Rusch; mother-in-law, Lydia Wilczynski; and many sister and brothers-in-law, along with nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby J. Barnhart; fathers-in-law, Purle McClelland, and Walter Wilczynski; and brother-in-law, Wayne Carter. Graveside Services will be held 1 PM Friday, August 23 at Elk Twp. Cemetery. Military Rites by the Peck American Legion Post #489. A luncheon will follow from 3-6 PM at the Lexington Heights Clubhouse, 7271 Oak St., Lexington, MI 48450.
Bobby Ray Barnhart, age 70, a resident of Lexington, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 in his home. He was born December 16, 1948 in Port Huron, son of the late Clay and Madelyn (Avery) Barnhart. Bobby married Judy McClelland on July 15,... View Obituary & Service Information