Ralph Z. Barnhart, 92 of Chilhowee, Missouri passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at his home.

Ralph was born June 16, 1928 near Chilhowee, the son of Job "Adam" Barnhart and Millie Maud (Blanton) Barnhart.  He graduated from Chilhowee High School in 1946.  Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served from 1946 to 1947.  Next Ralph enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served from 1950 to 1954. During this time,  he was stationed in Korea for one year.  Ralph was united in marriage to Nina May Sutton on April 3, 1953 in Leeton, Missouri.  He was co-owner and operator of Barnhart Alignment with his brothers, Carl and Earl for many years.  Ralph was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Church, where he was baptized at the age of twelve.

Survivors include his daughter and husband: Sheryl Vaughn and Robert Gibson of Chilhowee, MO; two grandchildren: Amy Vaughn of Chilhowee, MO and Adam Vaughn (Michael Ann) of Muenster, TX; three great grandchildren: Ryder Z. Vaughn of Chilhowee, MO; Harlee Ann Vaughn and Harper Jane Vaughn, both of Muenster, TX; step grandson: Robert Michael Gibson of Albuquerque, NM; two step grandsons: James Vaughn (Debbie) and Alan Vaughn ( Sharon); step granddaughter: Judy Flores (Lee) and families, all of California.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina: two brothers: Carl Barnhart and Earl Barnhart.

Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 18 ^th at Pisgah Cemetery, north of Chilhowee with Ralph's close friend, Don Daugherty officiating.

Open Viewing will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

A memorial fund, in Ralph's name, will be established.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net