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Kevin Michael Barnhart, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 59. Kevin born in New Orleans on Saturday, April 16, 1966.
Kevin is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Craig French, brother & sister-in-law, Kenneth and Michel Barnhart, brother & sister-in-law, Sammy and Holly Barnhart; nieces and nephews, Sarah and Matt Musi, Allison French and Sam Spielgman, Jennifer Barnhart, Grace Barnhart, Brandon Foret, Nathan Foret, April and Paul Sthormes; great niece's and nephew's, Noah Kade Spielgman, Asia and Tristen Foret and Hannah and Paul Sthormes.
He is preceded in death by wife, Carla Barnhart; parents, Samuel and Elaine Barnhart; sister, Diana Foret and niece, Katie French.
Private services were held for immediate family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2000 N Morrison Blvd P.O. Box 2035, Hammond, LA 70401


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