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1939
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2018
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John Barnhill Obituary
John served the community as a first responder EMT Firefighter and Fire Captain of the Denison Fire Department for over 34 years.
He served 4 years in the Navy before he returned to Denison to marry the love of his life, Marlene Nunley. After 47 years of marriage she preceded him in death. He also owned Barnhill Electrical Service for many years.
He was the son of JT Barnhill and Ann Powers Barnhill and brother of Beverly Ann Bell and Mary Jane Curtis.
He was an elder in the Lake Texoma congregation of Jehovah Witnesses where he spent many hours of service in the ministry and Bible teaching activity in this area.
John is survived by his children Terri Daugherty and husband Paul of Paradise, TX, Jennifer Barnhill of Dallas metroplex area, and Allison Barnhill of San Francisco, CA.
He was blessed with 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He also had many nieces and nephews.
John took special care of his sister, Mary Curtis, and he was especially fond of his nephew, Joe Mitchell Torres.
He was known by his friends as JB. John never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. He was loved by all of his many friends and his family and will be greatly missed. What a hole is left in our hearts.
Memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 2401 S. College Blvd. at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 11th; Ted Hoeller will officiate.
Family will be at 308 W. Murry St. after the memorial service.
There will be a private family memorial at Spanish Fort, TX at a later date.
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Julie Jones
August 12, 2018
This news broke my heart. I loved just sitting and listing to his storys. What a wonderful man he was. What a loss for us all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Tara Holliday
August 10, 2018
What a sweet man. Sorry for everyone's loss, especially Mary Jane. Thinking of yall in this difficult time. <3
August 9, 2018
It was a honor to work with John at the Denison fire dept for so many years. He taught me how to be a electrician.
Thanks John for the memories
Buck Sartor
Chessica Moon Burton
August 9, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. I remember him fondly as a child when he would visit my grandmother, Martha Jacobs, who was his aunt. I also remember seeing him at the fire station or his parent's home and he was always kind to us. My brother had the privilege of visiting with him for the past few years at the fire station. John was proud to see the Barnhill legacy of fire men continuing to serve in Denison. He was a kind man with a big heart and will be missed by his family, friends and many more.
Chessica Moon Burton
PATTI LITTLE
August 9, 2018
jennifer,miss sarah and all the family,im so sorry to hear about mr.barnhill.i never got the chance to meet him but i am sure he was a very good man. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandra Slatton
August 5, 2018
Dear John we miss you so much. You lit up our life .I know that Mary Jane and your mom Lena and of course your beloved wife are taking you in there arms. God Bless
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