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Official Obituary of

Thomas E. "Tom" Barnwell

March 11, 1957 ~ January 4, 2023 (age 65) 65 Years Old

Thomas Barnwell Obituary

Thomas E. “Tom” Barnwell, 65, of Watsontown, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home.

Born March 11, 1957 in Lewisburg, he was the son of June L. (Taylor) Barnwell, of Watsontown, and the late Carl F. Barnwell Sr.

Tom was a 1975 graduate of Warrior Run High School.  He was a truck driver for most of his life, and loved attending antique truck shows.

Tom was an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steeler fan.

In addition to his mother, June, he is survived by his two brothers: James R., and David A. Barnwell, both of Watsontown; three sisters: Margaret E. Waite and her husband Gary, Carol A., and Patricia E. Barnwell, all of Watsontown; one nephew: Gary Waite Jr., of Watsontown; two nieces: Kristi Waite and Kayla Barnwell, of Watsontown; and two great-nephews: Rylan and Jace Barnwell.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Carl F. “Carty” Barnwell Jr.

Family and friends are invited to visitation from 10 to 11 AM, on Monday, January 9, at Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc PC, 124 Main Street, Watsontown, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Paul A. Smith, officiating.  Burial will follow in Watsontown Cemetery.

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Services

Visitation
Monday
January 9, 2023

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Brooks Funeral Home, Watsontown
124 Main Street
Watsontown, PA 17777

Funeral Service
Monday
January 9, 2023

11:00 AM
Brooks Funeral Home, Watsontown
124 Main Street
Watsontown, PA 17777

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