BORN

1942

DIED

2012

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Columbia, South Carolina

Thomas Barnhill Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 5, 2012.

Thomas "Tom" C. Barnhill

COLUMBIA – Funeral service for Thomas "Tom" C. Barnhill, 69, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel with interment to follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2012 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3223 Sunset Blvd. Suite 100, West Columbia, SC 29169.
Mr. Barnhill was born June 21, 1942 in Columbia and passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was a son of Haven B. and Loretta Civil Barnhill. Mr. Barnhill was an active volunteer for Alcoholics Anonymous for more than 25 years and was a longtime volunteer for the Irmo Fire Department. He had retired from the United States Postal Services.
Mr. Barnhill is survived by his wife, Kathy Barnhill of Columbia; daughter, Hope Schamberger of Chicago, IL; sons, Tommy Barnhill, Jr. of Columbia, Haven Barnhill of Lexington, GA and Mark Barnhill of Irmo; five grandchildren; sisters, Emily Rhoten of Columbia, Cathy Keller of Charlotte, NC and Claire Long of Fort Lawn, SC. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Barnhill.

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January 10, 2012

Louise Lingle

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom was a good friend to me. I worked at the P.O. in Lexington and called him many, many times for help with bulk mail. He was a fine man. So sorry for your loss.

January 9, 2012

margaret glover

January 8, 2012

Baxter Pierson

I will be thinking of the family and you will be in my prayers. Tom was a great friend and person to me.

January 7, 2012

Stevie

When we met at your house for Vineyard stuff, Tom would be sitting in the glider and as I'd walk by with my baby/toddler on my hip he'd reach out for her. She spent most of every meeting in his lap. What a blessing! He was another grandpa for my daughter, but much closer!

January 7, 2012

Kathy I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and I'll be in contact with you.


Amelia Dowd

January 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Very sorry for your loss.Sincerely Kimberly Rheem, Eddie and Sean Barkoot.

January 7, 2012

Christie Rabon

Kathy,
Praying for you and your family. Just wish there was something I could say, to make all of your hearts not feel so sad.
Christie Rabon

January 7, 2012

Wendell & Beulah Pope

I deeply regret that I cannot be with you all during this time of great loss and pain. I have always had a special love for all of Uncle Have's family and will truly miss Tom and Robert.. Please accept my sincere sympathy in this time of grief. wbp

January 7, 2012

Kathy, I'm very sorry about your great loss.Praying for God's comfort for you and your family.
Terry Irving ( Columbia, SC)

January 6, 2012

Jewel Coleman

Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. Prayers to the entire family.

January 6, 2012

So sorry to hear about Tom. My prayers are with and for you Claire, Kathy and
Emily. Sorry I am out of town and cannot be there for you tomorrow.

Kathleen Callahan Fowlkes, Columbia, SC

January 6, 2012

CLARE CLEMENTS

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 6, 2012

Thinking of your Family at this sad time
You are in our thoughts and prayers Mark thanks for being there for my family it meant alot to us if we can do anything please just let me know
Mike Brand Stephanie Davis and Mrs.Barbara Brand

January 6, 2012

Dionne Harrison

My deepest regrets to the Barnhill
Family on your loss. May God provide you with comfort and peace during your time of bereavement.

January 6, 2012

Robin Jordan

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Tom passing. Thankfully, you know you will see him again in God's presence and all will be as it was in your youth! I pray that the Comforter will give you peace as you go through this time of loss.

January 6, 2012

David & Shirley Ray

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January 6, 2012

Deborah Mitchell

Barnbill Family so saddened to hear about Tom. I am very sorry for your loss and may GOD grant you all you need during this time.

January 6, 2012

Darline Robinson

Kathy,
I wish to express my sincere condolences to you and your family.
I pray that God continuelly keep you under the shadow of his almighty wing.
We worked together on night shift at Richland.

January 6, 2012

Danny Steyne

Tom was one of the kindest people i have ever known. He and Kathy opened their arms and love during one of the bleakest times in my life. Iwill never forget them for that. when I think of the many who were baptized in their pool, I know that their investment into the Kingdom of God was profound. They opened their home repeatedly for God's people. Over and over Tom spoke encouragement to my kids and myself. I know he will be missed. I keep thinking about Cornelius in Acts 10 whose kindness made its way to God's heart, ears and eyes. Tom carried that same disposition and I believe is enjoying his reward. Love you Kathy and family. I am in Spokane, but will be carrying you in my heart this weekend and beyond.

January 6, 2012

Jenni Steyne

I had an opportunity to see Tom and Kathy just this past summer. I have many fond memories of Tom and the many times they opened up their home to my family. My prayers and thoughts are with you family during this time. Much Love, Jenni

January 6, 2012

Wayne & Carolyn Thomas

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 6, 2012

Mary Denham

To the Barnhill family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy. We were classmates at CHS. I am truly sorry for your loss. Mary C. Denham

January 6, 2012

Michael Mewborn

I haven't seen "Red" in about 50 years, but remember him well from Columbia high School days. We had many adventures together. My condolences to his loved ones.

January 6, 2012

Brad Matthews

Barnhills, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Tom was a great guy and I am saddened deeply by his loss. He will be missed greatly. Don't let this be a time of mourning but a celebration of his life.

January 6, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Barnhill family. I knew Tom from the many years i dealt with him at the Post Office. He was a great person to know and work with. I missed talking to him everyday at the PO. My prayers go out to his family.
Sam

January 6, 2012

Kathy Baker

Kathy, Tommy, Mark and the whole family I am sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Kathy Baker

January 6, 2012

Frank

I worked with your dad at 29210. He always had a smile and a good word.

January 6, 2012

Peggy & Alex Kovac

Kathy, you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. Both my husband and I worked with Tom. He will be greatly missed.

January 5, 2012

Gay Tallon

Mark and Family..we are sorry about your loss. You will certainly be in our thoughts and especially our prayers..Love to all of you..Gay and Steve

January 5, 2012

Mark and Family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father, and your kids Grandfather, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Barb Lewis

January 5, 2012

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

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