Funeral services for Glenn L. ‘Barney’ Barnard, 91, Linwood, will be at 9 am Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Barney died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.
He was born Apr. 16, 1925, in Yuma, Ariz., the son of Jesse J. and Evelyn A. Alexander Barnard. He grew up and attended schools in Coffeyville, and later served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater, and earned a Purple Heart. Barney had owned Glenn Barnard Sign Co. for many years, and also owned and operated the Flamingo Supper Club in North Lawrence until the early 70’s. He was a former Golden Gloves boxer, and enjoyed listening to and playing banjo, mandolin, and guitar in several bluegrass bands, including The Billy Spears Band. He also enjoyed horses and ponies and glassblowing. He was a member of Linwood United Methodist Church.
Barney married Lois Keller. They later divorced. Survivors include a son, Mark Barnard, Linwood; four grandchildren, Sharie Hohn and husband Shane, Perry, Shane Barnard and wife Katherine, Lenexa, and Janelle Edwards and Megan Kowalewski, both of Texas; six great grandchildren; and a former daughter-in-law, Julie Barnard, Lawrence. He was preceded in death by a son, Monte Barnard
The family suggests memorial contributions to Delmar Gardens of Lenexa, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
I’m sorry about his passing. It was a pleasure to work with him in therapy. He was a curmudgeon at first but warmed up to all that attention he was getting :)) It was nice getting to know him.
Mark and Family, I just found out today about Uncle Barney passing! My thoughts and prayers are with you! I have lots of great memories with Uncle Barney! I will miss him! Candy
Mark, and family. I am sorry that I did not see this until today (Monday). My love and prayers go out to you on the loss of your dad. I have so many fond memories of him. God bless you all.
Prayers to the family! Lots of great memories of Barney and my Mom Doris Ward and stepdad Roy Kirkland back in the day! Barney helped teach me to swim and had a bigger than life personality! Alex and I send our deepest condolences and look forward to a great reunion in heaven!
Please accept my sincere condolences. We are so sorry for your loss.
I am so grateful to have an Uncle I shall always remember, especially living with him and my wonderful grandparents when I was young. I know Monty, Mom, and Pop are greeting him and he is happy to be home with all his passed relatives. Love to Mark who was always there for his Dad.
Dear Mark I know you did a great job taking care of your Dad these past years. Time to rest now. Sorry we won’t be there Lefty isn’t feeling well. All our friendships go way back. Love you
Mark I am so sorry to hear this about your Dad. My thoughts are with you.
Oh how I adored this man! What a wonderful person I am so glad to have known. He got the biggest kick out of scaring me with that “critter” jumping out of the box. Glad to have given you a laugh and a memory Uncle Barney. I appreciate those that you gave to me! Until we meet again.
Your are the hero to all of us cousins. We will always keep our grateful memories to you and all the veterans on your day November 11th.
Thoughts and blessings to all the family. Mark, you’ve been a remarkable son, and you’ll have lots of beautiful memories of your dad. Uncle Barney was a hoot, and how great that you were able to spend so much time together being father and son. I love you.
I’m very sorry for the loss of Uncle Barney he was a hell of a good man and will be missed by many. My condolences to allthe family, especially Mark. God’s blessings of peace and comfort.
Sorry to here this mark, stay strong and may God bless you and your family.