Ralph Barnhardt Obituary

Ralph L. Barnhardt

Ralph Linn Barnhardt, 85, of 671 Woodlawn Drive, Danville died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at his residence. Born Jan. 25, 1924 in Cabarrus County, NC, he was the son of the late Josie Linn Barnhardt and the late Jasper S. Barnhardt. He retired from Western Southern Life Insurance, where he was employed for over 30 years, and was owner and operator of Cedar Hill Gun Store and Shooting Range. Mr. Barnhardt was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp where he served in World War II and was a former P.O.W. He was a member of The Tabernacle and was married to Barbara Barnhardt.

In addition to his wife of the residence, he is survived by two sons, Ralph F. Barnhardt and wife, Karen of Black Hawk, CO, Terry L. Barnhardt and wife, Karen of Raleigh, NC; one step-son, Eric E. Kahle and wife, Krista of Austin, MN and one step-daughter, Kristen K. Clay and husband, Joseph of Pelham, NC.He is also survived by one grandson, two great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Barnhardt was predeceased by a daughter, Kathryn Linn "Katie" Barnhardt.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tabernacle with Rev. Lamarr Mooneyham officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the memorial service from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Tabernacle and at other times will be at the residence.

The family respectfully requests memorial donations may be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541 or to the Tabernacle.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Danville is serving the Barnhardt family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.

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Published by Danville Register & Bee from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Barnhardt

12 Entries

Janet Teague Hullender

September 12, 2021

Still remembering Mr. Barnhardt. Such a sweet man!

Tim & Jan Hullender

September 13, 2020

Hardly seems like eleven years since Mr. Barnhardt left us. Please know that he is still remembered and thought of kindly.

June Reid

September 24, 2009

Barbara and Family ,
I did so enjoy my time talking with Ralph after shooting at the range . He will be dearly missed . My sincerest prayers are with you .

jim obrien

September 22, 2009

TO:the family of Ralph Barnhart,
I'am very sorry to learn that a great man has left all of us. i belive that mr Barnhart taught me more about life
than just hitting skeet birds !!
MR Ralph Barnhart will be missed by all of us

Gene and Karen Chaney

September 20, 2009

Barbara and family: We are sorry for your lost. We didn't know the arrangements until Sunday and we would have been at the funeral Saturday if we had know. I enjoyed talking and knowing Ralph over the years. We will be praying for you.

jerri tickle

September 19, 2009

dear susan and family, sorry to hear about ralph. I will keep you all in my prayers. jerri tickle

Daron Lollis

September 18, 2009

To Barbara and all of Ralph's children,
Words seem so shallow at such a difficult time for all of you, yet the feelings and memories behind them are sincere. For so many years our going to the range was so looked forward to by our kids as they have grown. Spending time with your dad, with Bernie, Shack and so many other friends have left us a lifetime of memories. Matt, Cory and Amanda's first rounds of skeet were shot there, Betty learning to handle pistols and Ralph's being tickled at her choice of areas to shoot out of the targets(I'll leave that one to your imaginations), her first pistol bought there. The boys breaking in their deer rifles on the range, and so much more. We will miss him dearly, and we know many others will too, but not nearly as much as all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time. May God comfort your hearts at such a terrible time.

Niles Burk

September 17, 2009

Niles will miss you a great deal,long talks and old military stories.

Teresa Hyler

September 17, 2009

To Barbara, Eric and Families, so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. This a difficult time and year for your family. We pray you find the strength in the Lord that you all need at this time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Teresa Boulware Hyler and Rebecca Boulware

" MAC " McKinney

September 17, 2009

Ralph is the kind of friend that is difficult to find and impossible to replace. I regret that I wasn't able to spend more time with him over these last few years. I will miss the old gentle giant and our great talks and the stories he could tell !!!!!

Ralph Barnhardt Appreciation Day - 2009

Tim & Janet Hullender

September 17, 2009

It is with great sorrow to say good-bye to a friend. So many people love and appreciate Ralph so much that they had a special day for him this year called the Ralph Barnhardt Appreciation Day. Now he is really having an appreciation day in a place much greater than here and without any pain. May God grant you and your family the peace and strength that only He can give in times like this. Please know that we are praying for you all.

Russell Hundley

September 17, 2009

TO:the wife and family of Ralph I,m very sorry to hear of your loss and mind too,I bought guns and traded guns with Ralph when I lived in Danville. May the good LORD be with each of you in the days to come.

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