James Richard Barnard, age 76, of East End, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2024. Born on December 2, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Alva and Gladys Barnard. Jim leaves behind a profound impact on all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Nanci, to whom he was married to for over 36 years; his parents; his father and mother-in-law, Ernie and Joan Corie; his brothers-in-law, Marvin Lamar and Tom Timmons; his sisters-in-law, Janice Barnard, Ann Corie, and Alex Barnard; and his grandson, Austin Vance.

He is survived by his siblings, Bob Barnard, Betty Timmons, Eddy (Nelda) Barnard, and Teddy Barnard; his brother-in-law, Tim Corie; his sister-in-law, Shawna Lamar; his son, Bryan (Lisa) Vance; his daughters, April (Dean) Sucich, Krystal Barnard, and Jimi Renee' Barnard; honorary daughters, Lorie, Barb, Michelle and Jasmine; his grandchildren Beth, Zack, Madisyn, Katie, and Trevor; his great-grandchildren, Ava, Annabelle, Jack, Jax, and Jackson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

When Jim was nine his family moved to Jacksonville, Arkansas after living in several states, where his dad served in the Air Force. Jim attended Jacksonville High School before enlisting in the Army at the age of 17. Though his service was short, he took great pride in his veteran status and held a lifelong affinity for the Army. Following his military service, Jim returned to Indiana to work as an electrician at LTV Steel to help provide for his mother after his father's passing. He remained with LTV Steel until his retirement in the early 1990s. It was during his time in Indiana that he met his soul mate and wife, Nanci. Jim played baseball as a child and again as an adult along with softball as a catcher. He coached girls' softball and later coached his younger daughters' softball team, serving as team statistician. He found great joy in sharing his love of music with his children and the peaceful pastime of fishing.

Jim will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

Honorary Pallbearers, Chris Archer, Kadin Fox, Spencer Fox, Braxton Fox, Dillon Booth, and Josh Corie.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

His celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 15th, 2024, at 11:30 A.M. with his visitation starting at 10:00 A.M. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.

He will be laid to rest with the love of his life at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, privately at a later date.