Bernard Fancher Barkhuff, age 77, passed away October 21, 2020 in Athens, TN. Bernard was born April 19, 1943, the son of Frank and Sylvia (Roush) Barkhuff. He was a 1961 graduate of Hastings High School. Bernard joined the United States Air Force in 1961 retiring in 1984 with over 22 years of service, serving in the Vietnam War. In 1964 he married Sandra Gittus and was married for seven years. Bernard was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 45 in Hastings and the VFW. He enjoyed spending time with his family and eating out. He would help anyone in need. He was stationed in many countries during his service time and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant from the US Air Force. He was an airplane mechanic and at one point worked on US Thunderbirds jets at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. Bernard was preceded in death by his dad in 1963, his mom in 1999, half-brother Terry in 1948, his aunts Jennie Treat, Pearl Woods, Lily Roush, and uncles Elmer Roush, Henry Roush. Bernard is survived by his two daughters, Dee Dee (Joe) Baker, Kalamazoo, Jennifer (Doug) Halladay, Richland; granddaughters, Josie (Robert) Lewis, Otsego, Brianna Baker, Kalamazoo, Mackenzie Baker, Kalamazoo; great-granddaughters, Charleigh, Natalie Lewis, Otsego; his half-brother, Dale (Mandy) Hollister, Hillsdale, and half-sister, Everlyn Abler, Hillsdale. A service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at 11 a.m. with visitation one-hour prior at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Interment to follow at Striker Cemetery with military honors provided by Hastings Post 45 American Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist with funeral expenses. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.