Calvin Barnhardt of 1355 Town Creek Road, Eden passed away Monday, Sept. 30, surrounded by his wife, Myla, and his children Amanda and Ross. He also is survived by his brother, John Barnhardt, sister-in-law, Lisa, and their children; his mother-in-law, Dottie Herlocker, and his brother-in-law, Tim Herlocker and family. He was the son of the late Mary and Clarence Barnhardt of Kannapolis.
Calvin attended A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, N.C., and graduated from North Carolina State University in 1969, where he served as captain of the fencing team. He was an avid cyclist, a pastime he pursued with his family and friends. He was a lover of classic 60?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s tunes, a carry-over from his job as a deejay for the NCSU radio station.
Calvin formerly served as the Vice President of Human Resources at Dan River Inc. and Best Textiles. He also worked in human resources at Fieldcrest/Cannon and served as the secretary of the Fieldcrest Foundation. But, his true devotion was his role as husband and father. Calvin will be missed by family, friends, his church family, cycling buddies, bible-study group and the many charitable organizations with which he was involved. His Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to the ?¢‚Ǩ?ìFriends of the Eden Public Library?¢‚Ǩ¬ù (598 S. Pierce St / Eden, NC 27288) or ?¢‚Ǩ?ìHospice of Rockingham County?¢‚Ǩ¬ù (PO Box 281, Wenthworth, NC 27375).Online condolences may be offered at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Myla, Amanda, and Ross,
My heart breaks for all of you. There are no words to express the grief I feel for you. Please know you are my in thoughts, and prayers. I know God will bring you strength and comfort through this difficult time. Calvin was a dear, sweet man, and he will always be close in the hearts of the people who knew him.
Sylvia and Mac
Sylvia McCrory
So sorry to hear of Cavin's passing. He was such a nice guy. I really was priviledged to know and work with him.
Odell Hutson
Myla, Amanda and Ross, We are so saddened on your loss. Calvin was a very sincere man who we were privileged to have known. We wil continue to lift you up in our prayers and may God give you comfort and strength. Bill and Martha Roberts
Bill and Martha Roberts
Myla and family,
I do not know how to express the sorrow I feel at your tremendous loss. Many prayers are lifted for your comfort during this difficult time. We are blessed for having Calvin as part of all of our lives.
Love and prayers,
Tim, Pam, & Frances.
Pam Cundiff
I was shocked to hear of Calvin's passing. I considered Calvin a dear friend and one of the best HR professionals I have had the priviledge to work with. The entire Dan River, Inc. and Best Textiles family grieves today. My sincere condolences for your loss.
Doug Butts
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts surround your family.
Noel (Dougherty) Hill
Myla, Amanda and Family, I am sorry to hear about you loss hear on Earth but you should enjoy knowing it's Heaven's gain. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers for the coming days as I know it will be hard for you guys. "Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die."
Erica Eggleston
I am so very sorry to hear about Calvin's passing. Calvin was just a good soul. I learned a lot from him during his time working with me here, and not all of it was Compensation related. I considered Calvin a mentor and a a friend and I so enjoyed his stories. He will be missed. Praying for your family to find peace during this time.
Beverly Gaulden - Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc
To God be the glory for the life of Calvin!
We will join you for the celebration of his life.
Duane & Gloria Best
Truly saddened to hear of the loss of another classmate.
To the Family, May God's Loving Hands Embrace you during this trying time.
gene wilson
Ross... you and your family are in our prayers. We are so sorry about the loss of your dad. It is obvious that he was an honorable and faithful man who lived a wonderful life. Cherish the good memories and carry on the good works he loved so much. There is no doubt he and your mother taught you well. Phillipians 4:13 -- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Our sympathies and our best to you and your family during this time. Mac, Martha and Wil Warner.
Martha Warner
So very sorry to hear about Calvin, he was such a nice person. I worked for him at Dan River. Praying for his family.
Diane Rice
Myla and family:
We are so sorry to learn about the passing of Calvin. Each of you is in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless each of you.
Brad & Cindy Corcoran
I am so sorry to hear about Calvin. I worked with him at Fieldcrest Cannon. He was a true gentleman.
Tommy Land
I am so sorry for your loss. We are keeping your family close to our hearts.
Angela Mallie Sydney and James
Myla and family - I was so sorry to hear of Calvin's passing. Wayne and I will be there for the services. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do. Calvin was a few years younger than my dad, Gerald, and they were both taken from our family far too early in life. Calvin was a wonderful person, and I know that he will live on in the memories and actions of those he touched throughout his life. Our hearts and prayers are with you, and we will see you tomorrow. With Love, Nicole
Nicole Barnhardt Cline
John, Lisa and all family: With this news, our hearts filled with sadness. Please know we are thinking of you. John Connors and Mary Beth Tobin
Mary Beth Tobin
I had the pleasure of working with Calvin during his time at Dan River. He was a genuinely nice man. Always upbeat and very kind. We were greatly saddened by his passing.
Brett Jackson
Myla, Amanda,& family..I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Prayers for comfort, peace,& strength for the days ahead.
Amber Warren
We worked with Calvin at Dan River Incorporated. He was a kind and good man. It was because of him, that our daughter got a Dan River Scholarship the last year that we worked. We will always remember him for being a good man and caring about others. God Bless the family at this time and help heal you'll in days to come. Loving Hearts will always remember him.
Harvey and Bonnie Little
What a wonderful man Calvin was, and how saddened we are to hear of his passing. We worked together at Best Textiles and Calvin was a true gentleman and class-act. He was the kind of guy who answered his phone on the first ring, was always so friendly and kind, and made sure he helped you quickly and correctly with whatever question you may have. My wife always commented on how Calvin always took the opportunity to ask about our family and how we all were doing. He went above and beyond his job description and made everyone feel important and worth his time. He was the true definition of a good man, and he will be missed. Our deepest condolences at this difficult time, but please know that he touched many people with his kindness. The Borini Family
Lou Nancy & Anthony Borini
WE were so shocked and sad to hear about Calvin. We express our deepest sympathy and love to you. Our prayers are with you.
Love
Terry and Jerry
Jerry and Terry Shepherd
To the Barnhardt - So sorry to hear of Calvin's passing. He was one of my co-workers during our years at Fieldcrest and He was such nice and very professional man who treated everyone with such kindness and very helpful in any way he could be. He will be greatly missed and my memories of Him at Fieldcrest will be long remembered. Praying for God's great comfort and peace for the entire family at this time and in the days and months to come. Jesus conquered death so no doubt Calvin has now met Jesus, our Lord and Savior by now and looked into HIS eyes and saw so much Love from HIS Savior. Take great comfort in knowing He is definitely well and healthy now and strolling across heaven to meet and greet all those he knew that had gone on before him. Love in Christ Eunice Rice - Telecommunications Dept at the former Fieldcrest in Eden.
Eunice Rice
Myla, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Calvin's passing. You and your family have been and will remain in my prayers.
Anne Marie Freeman
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