Charles F. "Barney" Barnhart

Charles F. "Barney" Barnhart, 86, died Monday, March 1, 2021 at his Fairmount residence. Barney was born on June 8, 1935, in Fairmount, Indiana, son of the late George Truman and Nellie (Jay) Barnhart. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1955 where he enjoyed playing basketball. He was an Army veteran serving during the end of the Korean Conflict. Barney married Elizabeth Ann Draper on May 19, 1961. She preceded him in death on April, 6, 2011. He worked at Delco Remy in Anderson and retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo where he was an inspector. After retirement he cleaned office buildings and helped maintain the grounds at Park Cemetery. Barney attended Grace Community Church and loved sports. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's games and keeping up on everything Madison-Grant Argylls. He loved watching the Indiana Pacers, college volleyball, and old Westerns on TV. He loved meeting his friends at the Hot Spot, Richards, or Kammy's Cafe and was known for always having a clean car. Barney is survived by his children, Jay (Deena) Barnhart, Jonesboro, Kathy (Brian) Amburgey, and Lori Barnhart, both of Fairmount; grandchildren, Meagan Barnhart, Madison Barnhart, Brock Barnhart, Parker Amburgey and Katie Amburgey; brothers, Bob (Nancy) Barnhart, Fairmount and David (Peggy) Barnhart, Marion. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana where visitation will be Friday, March 5, 2021 from 12-2 PM. Funeral will be at 2 PM at the funeral home with Dr. Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial will be at Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Madison-Grant Athletic Fund, 11700 S E 00 W, Fairmount, IN 46928 or in care of the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.comVisitation Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Service Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929