John Brent Barnhart
December 3, 1963 ~ January 19, 2021
John Brent Barnhart, age 57, of Elkhart, passed away to live with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born on the 3rd day of December 1963, in Palestine, Texas, to parents, D.H. Barnhart and Dollye Sheridan Jeffus.
John Brentwas one who never met a stranger. He loved to make people laugh and was always willing to help someone in need. One of John's favorite pastimes was to make surprise visits to his grandchildren, and he loved working on the ranch. John Brent was a member of the local Sons of Confederate Veterans and he attended church at Crockett Road Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his father, D.H. Barnhart and mother, Dollye Sheridan Jeffus.
John Brent is survived by his daughter Amber Ford and husband Mark of Palestine; brother, Kerry Don Barnhart and wife Amye of Anahuac; sister, Melissa Barnhart Johnston and husband Russell of Humble; brother, William Scott Barnhart of West Hoff, Texas; grandchildren, Makayla Ford, Trace Ford, Macie Ford, and Maddox Ford; and his beloved dog, Sophie. John is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A celebration of life service for John Brent Barnhart is to be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 30th day of January 2021 at Rhone Funeral Home with Dan Manuel, Russell Johnston, Rod Skelton, and Ken McClure officiating.
John Brent'sashes will be laid to rest in Pilgrim Cemetery following the service.
For those unable to attend the service, a live stream will accessible through Rhone Funeral Home's Facebook Page.
KINDLY NOTE: for the health and safety of all guests, current state and local health protocols requiring social distancing and the wearing of facemasks are being strictly enforced.
Cremation and memorial services for John Brent Barnhart are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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John Brent….what a guy! Made life interesting in so many ways for us. If he was your friend, he would do anything for you. Had a love for those that he jus couldn’t do enough for. So happy he was a part of my life for so long. Rest In Peace with no more pain. Take care of the girls in heaven for us. Life won’t be the same without you!!!!
So sorry for your loss. John Brent was one of a kind. He will be missed.
We are so sorry to learn of John Brent’s passing … Prayers for his sweet family.
23 years of knowing you .Always thoughtful kind and caring . Going to miss all the stories of your life adventures, and solution’s to the Problems of the world as it is now. Now Pain and Worry free I’m kind of Jealous of that. Till we meet again .  someday Brother in Law. Love you ÂÂ
I’ve known JB all my life. He came from a great family. Will miss seeing him around town and his post on FB. Prayers for family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Amber. Love you
Sharon Toombs
I have known John for 30 plus years..I can’t believe this..my prayers are with you Amber and the family.ÂÂ
John and I met while working together at Coffield, we became good friends and stayed in touch. We had similar situation with pain taking over our lives, then we both were caregivers to our mothers and then we weren’t. That cowboy kept me laughing and I tried to keep him sane, I had the hardest challenge no doubt. Lol. I loved him in our special way, and I will miss him so very much. Godspeed Cowboy, till we meet again. 💗 Prayers for John’s family and his many other friends.ÂÂ
It saddens me greatly that John has left us so soon. He was a good guy and his Dad and my Dad were best friends, so I’ve known him always. I pray for peace for his family. I am sure he’s up there now with John Sidney and John Harvey…sharing a laugh or two…God bless.ÂÂ