May God bless you and your...
Just now reading this for the first time. I remember playing Tom at the chess club back in the 90s, when I was just getting started in competitive chess. RIP.
David Long
August 14, 2023 | Friend


Carrollton, Illinois
Oct 22, 1941 – Sep 6, 2017 (Age 75)
Thomas Albert Barnard 1941 - 2017Carrollton, IL—Thomas Albert Barnard, age 75, of Carrollton died September 6, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born October 22, 1941 in Greenfield, the son of Robert L. and Sarah A. Starkey Barnard. He married Connie Steinacher June 15, 1963...
Read MoreJust now reading this for the first time. I remember playing Tom at the chess club back in the 90s, when I was just getting started in competitive chess. RIP.
David Long
August 14, 2023 | Friend
I do not believe in my 45 years in education I have felt such deep respect for a person I have never met! After meeting with Elisabeth and reading Mr. Barnard's obituary, I can honestly say he has left a legacy that will extend many generations into the future.
Mr. Barnard never used his accident as an excuse for not excelling in multiple activities. What an inspiration for all of us!
God bless Elisabeth and every member of the Barnard family. Mr. Barnard is where we hope to be. If...
Ray Heilmann
September 11, 2017 | Quincy, IL
Dear Connie and family,
With sympathy for your loss. We keep all of you in thought and prayer.
Bill & Judy Settles
Judy Settles
September 08, 2017 | Belleville, MI
Thoughts with and thinking of you all. Rest well Tom.
Don Retherford
September 08, 2017