Kenneth E. Barnhart, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born to the late Kenneth H. Barnhart and the late Catherine M. (Barger) Barnhart on July 7, 1939 in Hagerstown, MD. He had one sister, the late Marilyn L. (Kauffman) Williamson. His father moved the family to a farm in Little Cove, PA in 1944. He married his soulmate, the late Patsy I. (Moats) Barnhart of Little Cove, PA in 1959. They moved from the farm to their residence in Clear Spring, MD in 1991. He lost the love of his life when she passed away in 2009. She was his whole world. His family was his life and everything he worked for. After retiring, he enjoyed woodworking as a hobby, and his daughter sold his reproduction furniture at her business. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting, working on the farm, and landscaping their home. His neighbors and good friend, Marvin Horst and family, all loved and helped him when they could. He belonged to Stone Bridge Church of the Brethren in Hancock, MD. His pastor, Harry Strite, was a great pastor and friend to him. He enjoyed talking to and keeping up with other church members as well. His motto has always been "You gotta be tough." He is survived by his children, Kenneth E. Barnhart, Jr. and wife, Kim, Suzanne Trail Thomas and husband, Lynn, and Pamela Sue Barnhart; grandchildren, Jennifer Trail, Bradley Barnhart, Dylan Barnhart, and Ashlyn Pine; and step-grandchildren, Andrea Thomas McCauley and Jessica Thomas Fortier. A private funeral service will be held on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 East Wilson Boulevard in Hagerstown. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. In honor of Kenneth's love for flowers, floral condolences may be sent to Minnich Funeral Home.