Obituary for Charles “Chuck” Barnhart

Mass of Christian burial for Mr. Charles “Chuck” Barnhart will be held on Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville, Louisiana with Father Matthew Bonner officiating. Entombment will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum in Fifth Ward, Louisiana with Military Honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.

Mr. Barnhart, age 75, of Hickory Hill, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, October 30th, 2026 at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Rita Bordelon Barnhart; and one sister, Yvonne Lacour.

Mr. Charles was a retired HVAC and appliance repairman. He owned Barnhart’s Refrigeration. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. He loved fishing, hunting, and going to his camp.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Connie Dauzat Barnhart of Hickory Hill; daughter, Bobbie Gauthier (Scott); sons, Travis Barnhart (Jennifer), and Michael Barnhart (Lacey); seven grandchildren, Bryson Andres, Amelia Gauthier, Benjamin Barnhart, Brooklyn Barnhart, Beau Barnhart, Easton Barnhart, and Mia Barnhart, all of Marksville, and one great grandchild.

Pallbearers honored to serve are Scott Gauthier, Dudley Dauzat, Brent Scallan, Paul Gaspard, Larry Dubea, and John Lemoine. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Dupuy and Mike Moreau.

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