Obituary: Jim Barnhill

John Wolz

James Ray Barnhill of Barnhill Bolt died September 10, 2007, of a brain tumor at age 75.

Barnhill was a teacher and coach in Albuquerque schools until he joined his parents, J.C. & Eleanor Barnhill, at Barnhill Bolt in 1960. He was a board member of the Western Association of Fastener Distributors from 1986 to 1989. He and his wife, Bobby Barnhill, were inducted into the NIFS Hall of Fame in 1997.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, John and Ross; two daughters, Jamie and Lynn; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister / business partner, Mary Silver.

Services will be September 15 at French Mortuary in Albuquerque. Web: FrenchMortuary.com

Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Childrens Home, P.O. Box 629, Portales, NM 88130 or a charity of your choice. Messages to the family may be sent to Barnhill Bolt, 2500 Princeton NE, Albuquerque, NM 87197. E-mail: info@BarnhillBolt.com or ross@nmgalv.com
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