Barnard Lee Ankrom

Barnard Lee Ankrom, 60, of Millersport, OH passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on February 02, 2022, after a courageous battle with Covid.  He was born to Clarence William Ankrom and Carol Sue (Hochradel) Ankrom in Lancaster, Ohio on March 26, 1961.  Barney was a 1979 graduate of Liberty Union HS, also attending Fairfield Union Schools for many years. Barney’s hobbies included restoring and collecting antique tractors with his dad, collecting toy farm equipment and being at every game he could make when a grandchild was playing.

Barney was a lung cancer survivor who enjoyed speaking annually for Lung Cancer Survivor Month, encouraging others in their journey to fight lung cancer.

Survived by his wife of 26 years, Tamera (Timms) Ankrom. They cherished many years of family memories raising their blended family; also survived by his father William (Bill) Ankrom, who he had so much love and respect for; survived by his children, who he had an unconditional love for, Natasha (Tisha) Ankrom, Shelby Ankrom, Jeff Coleman (Brandy), and Jason Coleman; seven grandchildren, which were his everything as a Papaw, Delaney Clemons, Dylan Cooke, Trevor Coleman, Alizeah Canterbury, Desi Shill, Caidee Coleman and Mason Coleman; Barney’s half-sister, Kay (Brian) Hoshor, Lea (Jack) Bailey; stepbrother John (Vickie) Chilcote, stepsister Laura (Tommy) Carr; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his mother Carol Sue (Hochradel) Steele, stepmother Marcia Ann Ankrom, stepsisters Mary Boyd and Carrie Chilcote, and all grandparents.

Family and friends may call Friday, Feb 11th from 2-4 PM or 6-8 PM at the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 207 S. Main Street, Baltimore, Ohio 43105. Funeral Service will take place Saturday, Feb 12th at 10 AM at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Lancaster, OH.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Cancer Association in the name of Barney Ankrom. https://www.lung.org/donate