Barney Kent Partin

Barney Kent Partin

1956 ~ 2025

Barney Kent Partin 69, of Russells Point, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Logan Acres Community Hospice in Bellefontaine Ohio.

He was born in Middlesboro KY on September 12, 1956, the oldest son of John Partin of Madisonville KY and the late Juanita Lowe Partin.

He retired from Core Molding in Columbus OH as a Quality Engineer, having worked twenty years previously at Honda Transmission in Russells Point, OH. He was a member of the Galilee Lutheran Church.

Barney was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Football and Kentucky Wildcat Basketball Fan. He enjoyed spending time with family most importantly spending time with his granddaughter Emma.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Paula Mantz Partin, a son, Chris Partin and his wife Lisa of Lakeview OH; granddaughter, Emma Ruth Partin; brothers, Greg Partin and his wife Ruth of Powell TN, Mark Partin and his wife Charlene of Madisonville KY; a brother in law, Bruce Mantz and his wife Lisa; nieces Megan Mantz, Madison Imel and Makayla Wilson; nephews, Ryan Partin, Adam Partin and Aaron Partin along with a host of extended family and friends.

The family will hold a memorial service at 11:30 AM on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Galilee Lutheran Church in Russells Point by Reverend Karen Torez. 

The family will also hold a local memorial service at 11:30 AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Greenup United Methodist Church in Greenup by Reverend Dr. Nancy Preston.

Visitation for both services will be from 10:30 AM till the time of the memorial service on each date.

Burial will be at a later date in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.  

Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup, KY. has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.

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