William Barnhart Jr., age 86, passed away at his home at 9:40 AM on Tuesday January 19, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1934 in Jonesboro, IL to William Sr. and Ruth (Turner) Barnhart. On July 25, 1953 he married Sarah Lingle. He was a retired operations manager form TRW in Marshall. He is survived by his wife Sarah, Three children Mike (companion Debra Yonker) Barnhart of Marshall, IL., Cindy (Mike) Elledge of Marshall, IL., and Chuck (Belinda) Barnhart of Marshall, IL., Six Grandchildren Courtney (Chad) Boatman of Marshall, IL., Jamie (Justin) Boone of Marshall, IL., Cammy Jo ( Fiancee Nate Reed) Elledge of Marshall, IL., Jennifer (Kelly) Crawford of Marshall, IL., Jordan (Caleb) Vincent of Marshall, IL., and Jadie Barnhart of Marshall, IL., and Eight Great Grandchildren. One sister Jennie Bridgeman of Anna, IL., and one brother Barney Barnhart of Anna, IL. He was preceded in death by one sister Pat Etherton, and daughter in law Candy Barnhart. He was an active member of First Christian Church of Marshall, a broker for Bluebird Busses, an antique car enthusiast especially corvettes, and loved camping. Funeral Services will be held at the First Christian Church in Marshall at 10:00 AM Saturday with Rev. Gary Pruiett Officiating. Burial will follow in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM at the First Christian Church in Marshall on Friday evening. For those so desiring memorial contributions may be made to either the First Christian Church or to the American Parkinson’s Association. Online condolences may be expressed at pearcefuneralservices.com