R. Kenneth Barnhill
October 25, 1928 ~ April 15, 2021
CASTALIA - Ruby Kenneth Barnhill, age 92, passed away on Thursday, April15, 2021. Born in Wilson County, NC on October 25, 1928, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Ruby Barnhill. He was also preceded in death by his adoptive parents Ira and Lela Barnhill; his wife of 25 years, Patricia Davis Barnhill; his step-mother, Mozzell Barnhill; his half-sisters, Shirley and Arlene; and his friend and companion, Marie Sutton.
Kenneth was well known around the Rocky Mount area for his years of service as an optician at various locations. He was a veteran of the United States Army. After his retirement, he cherished the time he spent with his family,
Ruby is survived by his half-brother, Glen Barnhill; his son, Kenneth Michael Barnhill and wife, Belinda, of Cove City; his daughter, Donna Barnhill Cassell and husband, Hershell, of Castalia; his grandchildren, Kristen McCoy and husband, Charlie, Kathleen Brinson and husband, Joe, Hershell Cassell, III and wife, Kristin, and Chase Cassell and wife, Sarah; his great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Lucas, Maxine, Garrett, Greenly, Weston and Avery.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Pineview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Kenneth's memory to Core Creek Free Will Baptist Church. 210 Trenton Rd. Cove City, NC 28523
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Pineview Cemetery.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Family….Sorry for your loss. Mr Barnhill (Mr B to us) was one of my mentors in optical. I met him over 30yrs ago at Eye Care Center. He taught me a lot about Optical. I have great memories working with him at Tarrytown. I will miss calling him on his Birthday. Rest In Peace Mr B.
I worked with Mr. Barnhill at the Eye Care Center at Tarrytown. He was such a sweet man and a pleasure to work with all those years.
Family….Sorry to hear of Mr. Barnhill’s passing. I thought a lot of him. I met Mr. B over 30yrs ago at the Eye Care Center and have some great memories of working with him. He was one of my mentors in Optical and taught me a lot. I will miss calling him on his Birthday. You are my thoughts and prayers.
Mr.barnihill was a amazing sweet neighbor and friend and he will be missed dearly may God rest his soul .and God give comfort to the family
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mama’s very special friend. He was such a sweet and wonderful man. We sent the church a donation in his memory. Thinking of you. Ginny and Sam Evett, and family, Melissa and Cory Puryear, Christina and Sean Durham, and Tommy Evett.
Donna, Michael and families, We are so very sorry for your loss. All of your northern cousins are sending our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies during this difficult time. June, Paula, William, Chris, Kerry and families
Kenneth was a good friend. We spent much time working together in opticianry as well as working together building a telescope and just talking. Before I moved here from Richmond in 1990, I came to visit Rocky Mount with my dad, and Kenneth recognized Dad immediately, they had been classmates. I am sure he helped me get my first job here. I’m sure you all will miss Kenneth.
Our Prayer are with you…..