Mr. Pearl "Junior" Barnhart Jr.
November 15, 1935 ~ March 25, 2026
Born in:
Saint Mary's, West Virginia
Resided in:
New Cumberland, West Virginia
Pearl “Junior” Barnhart, Jr., of New Cumberland, West Virginia, passed away at his home on Wednesday March 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, faith, and devotion to family.
Born on November 15, 1935, in St. Mary’s, West Virginia, Junior was the youngest of two boys born to the late Pearl and Hazeline Schultz Barnhart.
Junior was a soft-spoken and kind man, known for his strong work ethic and sharp mind, particularly his talent with building homes. He spent many years working in the Weirton Steel mill and on the Weirton Steel railroad, where he served as a brakeman, conductor, and ultimately earned his position as an engineer through dedication and study. Following changes in the industry, he continued his career in the boiler house.
A man of many talents, Junior earned certification as a diesel mechanic and also drove a school bus, built homes, farmed land, and pursued various entrepreneurial ventures. He purchased and developed a 150-acre farm in New Cumberland, creating streets and building homes, many for his own family.
Junior served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War serving in Germany and France.
He was a faithful member of the Weirton First Church of the Nazarene, where his faith remained a cornerstone of his life. It was through church that he met his wife, Noreen Sue Stewart Barnhart, whom he married on September 14, 1956. Sadly, after 67 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on June 24, 2023.
In his younger years, he was active in the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department, where he helped build the Oakland fire station and later served as Fire Chief.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Junior was preceded in death by his brother, Richard O’Neal “Neal” Barnhart on May 29, 2022.
He will be remembered with love by his children: Jim (Teresa) Barnhart, Ron(Anne) Barnhart, Debbie (Chuck) Kuhn, and Judy (Dan) Garver; nine grandchildren, Rachelle (Geoff) Jenkins, Cara Kuhn, Emily (Kevin) Cowey, Alec Barnhart, Ben (Mandy) Garver, Matt (Lauren) Garver, Mitchell (Austin) Garver, Melissa (Tylor) Backus and Jessica Barnhart; eight great-grandchildren, Sam, Zach, Cale, Chase, Virginia, Zach, Miles and Emma.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM at the Weirton First Church of the Nazarene 475 Colliers Way Weirton.
Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton First Church of the Nazarene.
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Services
Visitation: March 28, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Church of the Nazarene
475 Colliers Way
Weirton, WV 26062
304 723 2343
Funeral: March 28, 2026 12:00 pm
First Church of the Nazarene
475 Colliers Way
Weirton, WV 26062
304 723 2343
Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Pearl "Junior" Barnhart 's name.
Weirton First Church of the Nazarene
475 Colliers Way
Weirton,
WV
26062
So sorry to hear of Juniors passing. I remember when he & Noreen dated. She was always a friend. He also sold one of the homes he built to my daughter on land contract when she was going through a divorce so her kids wouldn’t have to live in an apartment. Junior was truly a good man!! They are united in heaven!!💝
Jackie & I were very sorry to hear this. We always enjoyed talking to Jr. over the years. Our prayers go out to the family. God Bless!
Debbie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
In sympathy,
Jenny Anderson
To Debbie and family,
Heartfelt condolences to all of you. Mr. Barnhart was such a nice gentleman. May memories of him always bring a smile and sense of love.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Pearl Junior Barnhart, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom.
You will not be forgotten…
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Pearl Junior Barnhart, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †