John Edward Barnhill

John Edward Barnhill was born on January 28, 1939 in Valley, Nebraska to Frederick & Hazel (Oldham) Barnhill. He was preceded in death by both his parents. John is survived by his brothers and sisters: Frederick (Clarice) of Elkhorn, NE, Betty (Charles) Carlson of Oklahoma City, OK, Rodney (Maxine) Barnhill of Fremont, NE, and Cherie Barnhill of Fremont, NE, a special niece, Jane & Keith Lawson & family, plus many other nieces, nephews, and friends. John grew up in Valley and attended Valley Schools, graduating in 1956. He was involved in all sports while in High School. As the quarterback on the football team, John was named a co-captain for his senior season, and was named to the All-Conference team of the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference. On the basketball court, John set a season high for points his senior season. In 1957, he began volunteering for both basketball and football games at Valley High school. He started working the chains, and moved up to running the clock. John also was a wrestling coach and he was a member of the Valley School Board for 24 years. John was a quiet person. John served in the United States Army from 1961 until his Honorable Discharge in August 1967. He worked for Western Electric from 1965 until his retirement in 1999. He was baptized and a member of United Faith Community Church in Valley. John loved all sports and spent a great deal of time at Valley High School helping the Coaches with practices, etc. He loved the kids and never missed a school function. He was also a big fan of Big Red Football. John died on April 8, 2014 at Golden Living Center-Valhaven in Valley, Nebraska at the age of 75 years, 2 months, and 11 days. John E. Barnhill, age 75, of Valley, NE, died 4/8/14. Survived by brothers and sisters: Frederick (Clarice) of Elkhorn, NE, Betty (Charles) Carlson of Oklahoma City, OK, Rodney (Maxine) Barnhill of Fremont, NE, and Cherie Barnhill of Fremont, NE, and special niece, Jane & husband Keith Lawson & family, plus many other nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service 10:30 AM Saturday at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn with military honors by Valley American Legion Post #58. Visitation Noon to 8 PM Friday at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 5-8 PM. Memorials to the DC West football and wrestling programs or Pathways to Compassion Hospice, Omaha.

John Edward Barnhill

January 28, 1939 - April 8, 2014