Donald "Jake" Barnhart
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Donald "Jake" Barnhart, 80, of Bainbridge, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital in Columbus.
He was born Oct. 7, 1929 in Greenup, Ky., the son of the late Clifford and Nancy Emily (Richards) Barnhart.
He worked 37 years on D.T. & I/Grand Trunk Railroad. He was a 1947 graduate of the Edward Lee McClain High School. Jake was widely known for his community service and kindness to neighbors. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged Sept. 26, 1951.
He is survived by a daughter, Jane (Lloyd) Clouser of Hillsboro; three sons, Donald (Sharmin) Barnhart of Greenfield, Rodger Barnhart of Bainbridge, and Jeff (Lori) Barnhart of Bainbridge; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Clifford "Bub" (Edith) Barnhart of Bainbridge, Melvin (Rosemary) Barnhart, Harold (Carolyn) Barnhart of Greenfield, and Raymond (Heidi) Barnhart of Germany; four sisters, Jean Snider of Rainsboro, Maryann Nace of Wilmington, Judy Carter of Washington C.H., and Lillie (Tom) Myers of Leesburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ellen Barnhart, on Oct. 18, 2001; a brother, Jerry Barnhart; and a sister, Betty Goddard.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at the Murray-Fettro Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial will follow in the South Salem Cemetery, where military rites will be provided by the Concerned Veterans of Greenfield. A visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22 with Veterans Appreciation Services to be held at 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Greenfield Youth Sports League, in c/o Home Building and Loan, P.O. Box 217, Greenfield, Ohio 45123.
Condolences may be sent to www.murrayfettro.com.