Barney W. Barnhill, 79, of Donnellson, died at 12:05 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at his home.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Sorento. Masonic Rites will be accorded at 12 p.m., and the funeral ceremony will follow with the Rev. Frank Loskot, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow the ceremony at Donnellson Cemetery.
Mr. Barnhill was born on Oct. 18, 1942, in Pennsylvania, the son of the late Aaron L. “Barney” and Vera (Redden) Barnhill. He grew up and graduated high school in Kansas where he was a standout in 4-H. He moved to Donnellson in the early ‘80s to help his parents with their family century farm. It was at that time he started working at the Donnellson Elevator, where he was a fixture for decades until his retirement.
He married Goldie Nileene (Brewer) Kindernay on April 29, 2006, in Donnellson, and she preceded him in death on May 30, 2015. Together they were members of the Reno Baptist Church. He was also a dedicated member of the Donnellson Masonic Lodge #255 and the Bond County Shrine Club. He enjoyed attending dances all over Montgomery and Bond counties. Everyone that knew him knew that his trusted companion Toad was close by, because they went everywhere together.
Mr. Barnhill is survived by many step-children, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, step-great-great-grandchildren, and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Donnellson Masonic Lodge #255 or the Bond County Shrine Club. Visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences.
