Bruce Kimball Barnett

Bruce Kimball Barnett obituary, New Philadelphia, OH

Bruce Kimball Barnett

Bruce Barnett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 29, 2025.
Bruce Kimball Barnett, age 73, passed away, July 28, 2025 after an extended illness with his daughter, Rochelle Gallardo at his side.

Born October 1, 1951 in New Philadelphia (Roswell), Ohio, Bruce was the son of the late Delbert E. Barnett and Jeanne F. (Summers) Barnett.

During his military career, Bruce served 6 years with the U.S. Army Postal Service in Japan and Korea; 3 years as a U.S. Army Recruiter in Kansas City, Missouri; 3 years at the Retirement Services Office at Fort Stewart, George; 4 years as the Administrative Supervisor of the U.S. Army Regional Services Center at Camp Zama Japan and 1 year as a Training NCO at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Delbert E. Barnett and Jeanne F. Barnett of New Philadelphia, sister Debra Walls, of Bradenton, Fla. and his companion Mabel Dolorfo of the Philippines who passed away on December 6, 2014.

Bruce is survived by his three daughters, Candace and Michele Barnett of Japan, and Rochelle Gallardo of Angeles City, Philippines. Also surviving are his sisters, Carla Anderson of New Philadelphia and Margaret Barnett of Cambridge as well as his long time friend Rowena Gallardo of France.

According to his wishes, Bruce is to be cremated and no services will be held at this time.

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David E. Meese

July 30, 2025

To Bruce's family: I haven't seen Bruce since High School at Indian Valley North. I had known Bruce since elementary school. He was a great guy, and always a good friend to everyone. Seems like he was always smiling! He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Carlita Lacanilao

July 29, 2025

You are forever in our hearts daddy bruce!
my deepest condolences to the family especially to Rochelle who is there on his side as always!

ARNOLD PEREZ

July 29, 2025

Our deepest condolonces to your family.

Mary Metcalf ( Ferguson)

July 29, 2025

Carla, May the cherished memories bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathies to you and your family

Abby

July 29, 2025

Rest in Eternal peace, papa Bruce!

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