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Barnard, Robert

February 9, 1993 –
 June 25, 2013

Obituary

Robert Michael Thomas Barnard came in to the world on February 9, 1993 in Longview, Texas. He was named after his maternal grandfather, Robert, and his paternal grandfather, Thomas, and since Michael was one of his mother’s favorite names, it became a second middle name. He was sweet-natured, curious, and a joy as a child growing up in Plano, Texas. There, Robert enjoyed soccer and basketball and loved to play video games. During those years, Robert also developed a love of skateboarding and would spend hours perfecting his techniques and practicing ollies and kick flips. As Robert grew older, he developed a razor-sharp wit and a dry sarcasm that would keep everybody laughing. He was a gentle soul and never judgmental of anyone. Robert loved his family dearly and their time spent together and they will carry those precious memories with them forever. Robert made several friends and kept them close in his thoughts and heart. Robert graduated Plano East Senior High School in 2011. On June 25, 2013, Robert passed away too soon. He is survived by his mother, Joni Ann Rodgers, his father, Craig Thomas Barnard and his siblings, Kimberly Ann Foard, Ashley Christine Barnard and Jason Thomas Barnard, and his many loving relatives. Robby is missed by his family and friends who will cherish his memory. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Aria Memorial Chapel 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252 on Friday, June 28th 2013, at 2pm. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252, 214-306-6700.

    Kim Reynolds
    26 Jun 2013
    10:33pm

    Love you Robbie-My heart goes out to all of my sweet family-

    Carol Nugent
    27 Jun 2013
    5:49am

    So sad to hear about Robby. My thoughts and prayers for you and all of your family.

    27 Jun 2013
    7:55am

    Robby, you were a beloved friend and I will never forget how you touched my life. I will miss you, not a day will go by that you will not cross my mind. You were a great person with a great, caring heart. I love you.
    -Bailey McAllister

    susan lancaster
    27 Jun 2013
    8:56am

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers. May God give you and your family strength as you go through this very difficult time.

    Billie Brown
    27 Jun 2013
    9:01am

    Joni,
    My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. Say strong.

    Pamela Edwards
    27 Jun 2013
    9:08am

    Joni,
    My thoughts and prayers for you and all of your family. Stay strong.

    Sharon Sheffield
    27 Jun 2013
    9:08am

    Joni,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and my prayers go out to you.

    Vickie Stewart
    27 Jun 2013
    9:18am

    So very sorry. Prayers for you and your family.

    Kelly Bergthold
    27 Jun 2013
    9:31am

    Joni & family,
    I’m deeply sorry for your loss. It’s never easy to lose someone you love, but I hope your happy memories will help you get through these difficult days ahead. You are in my prayers.

    Sydney Bivona
    27 Jun 2013
    10:40am

    Joni,
    We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

    Rainy Hammond
    27 Jun 2013
    11:29am

    I’m so sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Chris A
    27 Jun 2013
    12:56pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss, Joni – I am thinking of you and Kurt and your family.

    Beckye & Bret Harper
    27 Jun 2013
    1:49pm

    Our condolences on your loss. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

    Scott Eisnaugle
    27 Jun 2013
    1:52pm

    Jason- Im sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Joseph Smith
    27 Jun 2013
    2:05pm

    I am so sorry to hear about Robby. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.

    “When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know.”

    Elisa
    27 Jun 2013
    2:12pm

    Jason & Family-
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
    Warm Regards,

    Lori Shotzman
    27 Jun 2013
    2:25pm

    Jason,
    I’m so sorry to hear about your brother – Heaven must have needed a smile.

    Amy Johnson
    27 Jun 2013
    4:00pm

    Joni – I am sorry for your loss. Robbie was a sweet man. My prayers are with all of you.

    Susan Putman
    27 Jun 2013
    5:35pm

    I am proud to be Robbie’s aunt! He has given us so many great memories. That is what we will keep in our hearts forever. I love you, Robbie! xoxox Aunt Susan

    Heather and Mike Doyle
    27 Jun 2013
    7:19pm

    Joni, I am heartbroken for you. I hope you can feel the love we are sending even though we are far away. We are thinking of you and your wonderful family every day.

    Patrick & Susan Noland
    28 Jun 2013
    11:26am

    Jason our heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

    Barbara (McWhorter) Jacobs
    28 Jun 2013
    1:27pm

    Joni,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss…my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

    Mark and Tina Barrett
    28 Jun 2013
    3:20pm

    Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
    Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.

    Ashley
    2 Jul 2013
    1:56pm

    There isn’t a day that goes by I don’t think of you, Robby.

    Rachel Gormley
    9 Jul 2013
    3:49pm

    Robby… I have not stopped thinking about you.

    Although most of my thoughts about his passing are filled with sadness, I still can’t help but think about the good times him and I had together. There was one time that Robby came with me to the pet store and bought about 5 fish for my fish tank. The fish ended up dying in less than 12 hours. We had always laughed about how they didn’t even manage to live for a full 24 hours. Haha. Just a few weeks ago I told him I was buying a tarantula. He joked to me that I shouldn’t get it because it would die too soon, just like the fish. He also wrote on my Facebook, “Rachel kills anything she touches”… haha. So anyway, I decided to name my spider after him.
    I miss Robby so much. My thoughts and prayers go out to Robby’s family.. I know this is extremely hard. I wish he was still here. He was worth so much more, and he made so many people happy. Robby was always kind to me. He even told me that he would do anything to help me if I needed it. My heart is broken for Robby and his family, and I will always continue to miss him. A day will not pass when I don’t think of him. I love you Robby. You’re the most wonderful angel up there.

    Holly Ratcliff
    15 Oct 2013
    4:27pm

    I love you. I still think of you nearly every day. I wish we could go to the park and talk about things.

    I will always miss you. I will always love you. I’ll keep writing about you. I’ll write something good for you and I won’t ever forget our friendship.

    Eric Hammer
    28 Jan 2016
    2:54pm

    Robby would have just wanted everyone to stop having bad vibes all the time. He’s still with all of us. I never once felt like, and have faith that I know I will never, not for one second, feel like him and I ever stopped being friends. Sometimes I think about his voice in my head and what he would say in a certain situation, or what advice he would give me with a girl or something. His energy, personality, and spirit are still helping me become a stronger person each day. I love you, man. I’ll see you later lol

    Cheyenne Smith
    25 Jun 2022
    3:44am

    10 years ago today my sweet baby was taken from me. I was Robby’s girlfriend at the time and I pray everyday he’s anywhere
    Better than here.

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