Joe Russell Barnhart

1935 ∼ 2019

Joe "Poppy" Barnhart, 84, of Batson, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehab Center in Beaumont. He was born August 17, 1935, to Joseph Barnhart and Estelle Elizabeth Caurothers in Batson. He was a United States Army Veteran. He had a passion for music which led him to sing and play drums in a band. In his earlier years, Poppy was an avid hunter and as the years went by he discovered the love of fishing. Poppy was one not to stay still. You could always find him tinkering around the house. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. His Legacy will continue with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Poppy is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lela Phillips Barnhart; daughter, Donna Lynn Barnhart; and brother, Luke Barnhart.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Gary Denmon Barnhart and wife Leesia of Mount Belvieu, Keith Barnhart and wife Cammie Barnhart of Baytown; sister, Elizabeth "Bobo" Biaz and husband Efrin of Batson; grandchildren, Brandon Barnhart, Christopher Whittlesey and wife Sara, Kendra Whittlesey, Little Joe Barnhart Jr., Stephanie Barnhart and husband Milton, Tiffany Rose, Kevin Gilmore, Chris Gilmore, Dustin Gilmore; great-grandchildren, Kolby, Katelyn, Alexis, Reagan, Eason, Jerrot, Jazmine, Shelby, Brianna, Morgan, Avery, Garen, Maddie, Jaqueline, Leila, Darrian, Olivia, Cody, Dalton, and many loving relatives and a host of friends.

A gathering of Joe's family and friends will be Sunday, September 15, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Faith & Family Funeral Services Inc. 40847 Hwy 105 E, Batson, TX. followed by a service of remembrance at 1:00 P.M. Officiated by Rev. Bill Campbell. Interment Guedry Cemetery in Batson.

Honoring Poppy as pallbearers are Christopher Whittlesey, Kenneth Whittlesey, Kolby Barnhart, Brandon Barnhart, Jerrot Lichoto, Dustin Gilmore, Little Joe Barnhart Jr. and Kendra Whittlesey.

Honorary pallbearers Chris Gilmore, Kevin Gilmore, Efrin Biaz, Gary Barnhart and Keith Barnhart

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Daniel Struble October 5, 2019

Joe Russell Barnhart

Gary Barnhart September 14, 2019

This picture was our last Easter with my mom Lela here to enjoy, and she was a joy to be around. We barbecued, danced, talked and had fun. Mom went to be with Jesus October 1, 2014 after my sister Donna went to be with Jesus in 2012. That had to be a hard 7 years for my dad, and he beat cancer those same 7 years. He also lost his brother Luke in his teens when his scooter crashed with a car. He was very rough around the edges but was friendly and a little nutty most of the time. He was a sharp-shooter/sniper in the US ARMY but he didn't have to hurt anyone because the war ended luckily for the enemy. He was hardheaded, stubborn and a little grouchy but we know why now. His life was hard and I forgive him for any misbehaving and I'm sure he forgive me for a few. In his younger days he was irresistibly handsome to the girls, but he was already taken and hopefully he behaved as much as possible. Love you and miss you Dad. Your son, Gary Denmon Barnhart. P.S. When my mom said Gary Denmon, that meant business. Love you Mom, Donna, and Dad and I miss y'all more than words can describe

Love, Shanna, Mae, Layton And Family September 14, 2019

Reminding those whom you support that your thoughts are with them.

Jeanette Barnhart September 13, 2019

The first memories I have of my father in law are when he would take my sons and all his then young grandchildren around the neighborhood on a hayride for Halloween. My sons enjoyed it. I enjoyed it. And then all the silly songs and noises he would make. Always trying to impress the young grandkids with his wolf calls and etc... He would always try to be a comedian. Lol He will be missed. Jeanette (cammie) Barnhart