JOHN DALE BARNAHRT JR

John Dale Barnahrt Jr of Tonkawa, Oklahoma was the son of John and Thelma (Faye) Barnhart. He was born March 6, 1938 and passed from this life January 22, 2022.

John graduated Tonkawa High School with the Class of 1956. He married Delores Klinger August 22, 1957 and the couple raised their family in Tonkawa. John worked for Kay County, farmed and worked over 30 years for Conoco in the Research and Development Department.

He enjoyed fishing, farming, being with his friends and his family. Growing up his fondest memories were those spent at his grandparents along the river fishing and trapping. Once he retired, you could either find him in the coffee shop cutting up with his buddies of a morning or out in the field. He and Dee also enjoyed playing cards and camping with friends. In his later years he enjoyed sitting out at the Garden, visiting with patrons and friends, and of course enjoying a homegrown watermelon.

John is the father of three children; son, Michael Alan Barnhart of Billings, son, Dale Ray Barnhart of Tulsa and daughter, Debra Kay Ray of Tonkawa, and the grandfather of Kendra Hoover of Waynoka and Aaron Ray of Tonkawa.

John is survived by; Daughter Debbie Ray and husband Tom, Tonkawa Son Dale Barnhart and Herbert Berry, Tulsa Son Mike Barnhart and wife Janet, Billings Granddaughter Kendra Hoover and husband Keith, Waynoka Grandson Aaron Ray, Tonkawa

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Faye Barnhart, sister and brother-in-law Paul and Kay Woodruff, and his loving wife Delores Barnhart.

Graveside funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Riverview Cemetery (Tonkawa) with Chris Short officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Amy Stittsworth Funeral Services of Enid, Oklahoma.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to a charity of your choice in his honor. Remembrances may be shared online at www.stittsworthfuneralservices.com.