Thomas Barnard
Thomas Howe Barnard Sr. Mr. Thomas Howe Barnard Sr., age 45, of Hastings passed away unexpectely on Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Harrison Township, Michigan. Thomas was born in Lansing, MI on February 23, 1971, the son of Gary and JoAnne (Thomas) Barnard. He was raised in the Dewitt area and attended DeWitt schools, graduating from Dewitt High School in 1991. During his high school years Thomas participated on the DeWitt Panther swim team where he excelled and qualified for the opportunity to compete in the Olympic tryouts. He continued his education at Ferris State University, where he graduated with an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology. Thomas was the owner and president of Barnard Manufacturing in St. Johns Michigan-a business started by his late father Gary Barnard Sr.. This company specialized in building large parts for industrial and automotive customers including Caterpillar, the US military, John Deere, and Chrysler Thomas loved cars; especially working on old cars and restoring muscle cars. He also collected model cars and raced radio-controlled cars. He was always very active and spent his free time, racing go-carts and doing anything that involved water: kayaking, fishing, boating with speed boats and pontoons. Thomas is survived by his two daughters, Hannah Barnard and Lucy Barnard, his son,Thomas Barnard Jr., and two brothers, Gary (Kelly) Barnard, Rob Barnard. Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday September 24, 2016 at the Stryker Cemetery. A time of fellowship and refreshment will take place immediately following the graveside service at Rivergate Campground. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our website at Welcome to Daniels Funeral HomeObituary
Thomas Howe Barnard Sr. Mr. Thomas Howe Barnard Sr., age 45, of Hastings passed away unexpectely on Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Harrison Township, Michigan. Thomas was born in Lansing, MI on February 23, 1971, the son of Gary and JoAnne (Thomas) Barnard. He was raised in the Dewitt area and attended DeWitt schools, graduating from Dewitt High School in 1991. During his high school years Thomas participated on the DeWitt Panther swim team where he excelled and qualified for the opportunity to compete in the Olympic tryouts. He continued his education at Ferris State University, where he graduated with an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology. Thomas was the owner and president of Barnard Manufacturing in St. Johns Michigan-a business started by his late father Gary Barnard Sr.. This company specialized in building large parts for industrial and automotive customers including Caterpillar, the US military, John Deere, and Chrysler Thomas loved cars; especially working on old cars and restoring muscle cars. He also collected model cars and raced radio-controlled cars. He was always very active and spent his free time, racing go-carts and doing anything that involved water: kayaking, fishing, boating with speed boats and pontoons. Thomas is survived by his two daughters, Hannah Barnard and Lucy Barnard, his son,Thomas Barnard Jr., and two brothers, Gary (Kelly) Barnard, Rob Barnard. Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday September 24, 2016 at the Stryker Cemetery. A time of fellowship and refreshment will take place immediately following the graveside service at Rivergate Campground. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our website at Welcome to Daniels Funeral Home
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