Bruce F. Barnwell
Bruce F. Barnwell, age 74, of 5008 E. Paradise Lane, Quincy, died on Sunday, April 13, 2014 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 24, 1939 in Cairo, IL, the son of Cecil & Marjorie (Ferrill) Barnwell. He married Patricia Padavic on August 9, 1975. She survives. Mr. Barnwell was a Wholesale salesman. He owned and operated the Quartermaster Surplus Store and then later worked at Williams Shooter Supply.
Mr. Barnwell was an avid gun enthusiast and with his wife by his side was an active member of the gun show community. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and building things for his family. He was a history buff, particularly WWII, and a voracious reader. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by:
TWO CHILDREN: Kathy Saunders of Quincy and Jeffrey Scott Barnwell and his wife Lori of Derry, NH.
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Sarah Saunders, Doug Barnwell and Owen Barnwell.
ONE BROTHER: David Barnwell and his wife JoAnne.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
He was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Barnwell.
Private services were held. Memorials may be made to the Quincy Humane Society or to the Great River Honor Flight. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
I’m sorry for your loss kathy and mrs barnwell
Sorry for your loss. Know in your heart how he made an impression on many students at West Pike in his teaching days. I personally had him for History and also 2 yrs of Spanish. The 2nd yr was an interesting year as there were only 8 of us in the class, that was filled with learning as well as laughter.There was not a morning go by as I stood waiting on the bus that he didn’t wave at me. Even after his days of teaching we talked to him at his surplus store. Sending you thoughts and prayers.
Bruce was a great person. He was always very sweet. He will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear the loss of Mr. Barnwell. He was my history and Spanish teacher in high school. He was a great teacher. don’t know anyone that didn’t like him. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending prayers for the family.
Sorry to hear of your loss, Always enjoyed you 2 at New Berlin gun shows and the old days at Rutledge. Gerald Miller
Bruce will be greatly missed. He was such a wonderful person I am glad that I was fortunate to know and work with him