John Thomas Barnard, 86, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at Tift Health Care. A graveside funeral service was held for Mr. Barnard at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2003, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where he was laid to rest. The Rev. Eddie Hutcheson officiated.
Allan Cason, John Powers, Casey Carper, Shane Pierce, Talmadge Hill and Mickey Roberts served as pallbearers.
Born September 8, 1917, in Barney, Mr. Barnard was the son of the late John Lee Barnard and Mary Lassiter Barnard. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Allene Hammond Barnard. Before retiring, he was the owner of Barnard Starter and Generator in Tifton; and he was of the Pentecostal faith. He was also a veteran of the United States Army.
Mr. Barnard is survived by one sister, Florene Barnard Richards of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews including Barbara Powers of Enigma.