Larry A. Barnhart, age 80, of Logan, Ohio, passed away March 2, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.
Larry was born February 24, 1939 in Athens County, Ohio. He graduated from Chauncey High School; attended Hocking College; retired from The Athens Mental Hospital; a member of the F.O.P.; and loved fishing, hunting, boating, carpentry, and gardening. Being a grandfather was his most cherished role.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Rita Charlene Barnhart; children, Cheryl (Kevin) Brink of Virginia, Wayne Barnhart of Athens, Tammy (George) Lauer of Carroll, and Vicki (Marty) Hallett of Logan; grandchildren, Michelle, Brandon, Shane, Ricky, Sammy, Tara, Brian, Andrea, Kelli, Amy, Heidi, and Steven; many great-grandchildren; sisters Leta Davis and Ladonna Wood; and several nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, John Barnhart; Mother, Ora (Art) Bruce; son, Rick Barnhart; grandson, Brian Bailie; brothers, Jack Barnhart, and John “Junior” Barnhart; and sister, Marlene Knight.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, Ohio with Paster Gary Alton officiating. Burial was in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield.
Calling hours were observed on Tuesday from 5-8 pm and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to American Lung Association 5900 Wilcox Place, Dublin, Ohio 43016, or to the American Heart Association, Ohio valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 163549 Columbus, Ohio 43216-3549.