CASA GRANDE - Donald A. "Don" Barnhart, 93, of Casa Grande died on Aug. 16, 2019.Mr. Barnhart was a son of Lilbour and Lena Barnhart. He was first a devoted family man who left a Godly legacy. He was kindhearted and very friendly and a board member at the Assembly of God for many years.He was a heavy equipment operator who built many of the roads around Casa Grande and surrounding areas. He earlier served in the Army during World War II and was a machine gunner. He was a POW and a Purple Heart recipient for wounds received in action. He also received two Bronze Stars and the WWII Victory Medal.Survivors include his beloved wife, Betty; three sons and a daughter, Roger Barnhart of Snowflake, Anthony Barnhart of Casa Grande and Rick Barnhart of Casa Grande, Rebecca Busboom of Gilbert; a sister, Maryanne Stokes; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers.Visitation beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, with service at 10 at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel, with Pastor Naomi Hulsey officiating. Burial in Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at Marana.
