Mark Steven Barnhart, age 53, of Malvern, died Monday evening, December 20, 2010 in the St. Joseph Mercy Health Center in Hot Springs. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 8, 1957 to the late James and Ann Roberson Barnhart. Mr. Barnhart was a Master Carpenter and home builder. He had been a resident of Malvern for 22 years.

He is survived by two sons, Jobe Anthony Swayze of Gifford, and Mark Steven Barnhart, Jr.; by a daughter, Amber Nicole Barnhart of Conway; by two sisters, Rhonda Sue Bogue (Ray), and Robin Anne Cash, both of Malvern; by two grandchildren, Chevy Dewayne Ball and Ayden James Bogue, and by one on the way.

Mr. Barnhart was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rick Barnhart and Bobby Joe Blackwell.

The family will receive friends at J. A. Funk Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon, December 22, beginning at two o'clock, to be followed by a funeral service at three o'clock.

Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.