Samuel Barnhart Sr.

Samuel C. Barnhart Sr., 79, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at the Lutheran Home.

He was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Marmaduke, Ark., to Jess and Mable Sheridan Barnhart. He married Yvonne Ventres on May 1, 1953. She preceded him in death in April 1995.

Samuel served his country honorably and was a member of VFW Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau.

He was a loving man who deeply enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include a son, Samuel Barnhart Jr. of McClure, Ill.; four daughters, Wendi Barnhart of Cape Girardeau, Sharon Jacobs of Brookport, Ill., Pam Almond of Joplin, Mo., and Beth Vidrick of Mililani, Hawaii; numerous grandchildren; other relatives; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and a daughter, Patricia.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service today at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with the Rev. Chris Clifton officiating. Interment will be in Lorimier Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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