Rev. Ralph M. Barnard

Rev. Ralph M. Barnard, 70, of Nahunta died Wednesday morning (August 19, 2009) at his residence after an extended illness. Ralph was born in Moultrie, GA and made Brantley County his home for the past 40+ years. His parents were the late Joseph Arlington and Delilah Malinda Anderson Barnard. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Foster Barnard. He was self employed for over 25 years and due to health problems he had slowed down considerably in the last couple of years. Also he pastored many churches over the years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Doris Martin Barnard; three daughters and their spouses, Debra & Johnny Haskew, Vicky & Stanley Nichols and Bonnie & Wayne Morgan all of Nahunta; four grandchildren & their spouses, Michael Heick of Brunswick, Mandy & Billy Morgan of Waycross, Kristen & Brandon Crews of Hoboken and Kyle Morgan of Nahunta; a great grandchild, Lucy Morgan of Waycross; three brothers, James Jake Barnard of Kingsland, Henry Lester Barnard of Waycross and Freddy Barnard; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sue & David Hickox of Hickox and Margaret Parker of Folkston; and also several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held Thursday (August 20, 2009) from 7-9P.M. at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Funeral services will be held Friday (August 21, 2009) at 11A.M at Frye Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Terry Barnard, Rev. R.C. Mathis and Rev. Bruce Dean officiating. Burial will be in High Bluff Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randall Hickox, James Barnard, Charles Barnard, Jerry Edwards, Jason Marden and Rick Parker. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.