William Allen ‘Pete’ Barnhart, 63

William Allen “Pete” Barnhart, 63, of Pomeroy, went on to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2017 in Racine, Ohio.

Pete is survived by: his mother, Nettie Barnhart of Pomeroy; wife, Brenda Barnhart; children, Roger Barnhart, Sue Ellen Oliver, Joseph and Kristen Barnhart; siblings, Wayne and Marsha Barnhart of Racine, David Barnhart of Pomeroy, and Elaine and Mike Ralston of Middleport.

He is preceded in death by his father William R. Barnhart of Pomeroy.

Pete was a loving Grandfather of Dylan Darst, Kyle and Luke Barnhart, Ryan Oliver, Zoey, Daniel, and Arya Barnhart.

Pete was born on June 24, 1954 in Mason, WV to William and Nettie Barnhart. He graduated from Meigs High School class of 1972. He married Brenda, on October 10, 1981. Pete worked and retired from Kroger after 33 years of service. In 1997 Pete started WJOS TV. A local broadcast Christian Television Station Located in Pomeroy, Ohio, fulfilling his dream of reaching thousands of viewers with the Word of God.

Pete was an accomplished guitarist and often led praise and worship services in church. As he served the church as an Elder, he inevitably followed the calling on his life and was ordained and Ministered along side wife as Pastors of Restoration Fellowship Church in Pomeroy. He was a generous, witty, and funny individual who loved his family and who was passionate about sharing the love of his savior Jesus Christ. He was an active and dedicated member of the Pomeroy/Middleport Lions Club, Meigs Cooperative Parish/Mulberry Community Center, and often volunteered with many community events.

A viewing is scheduled for December, 21, 2017 at 5-7 p.m. at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy, Ohio, with a short service to follow. Pastor Chris Longgrear will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Pete’s life.

The family would like to thank The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Meigs EMS, and the Holzer ER staff for their efforts and dedication.