Charles Lee "Buddy" Barnhard, 78, of Rockville, died of cancer Dec. 28, 2008.

He had lived in Rockville for 51 years and was the husband of Carol Barnhard.

Mr. Barnhard was born Oct. 31, 1930, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Dr. Ralph W. Barnhard and Gladys Barnhard.

He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Post 86 in Rockville, Rockville Elks, Washington Umpires and Am Vets Post 9. He retired as an electrical engineer from C&P Telephone (Verizon) after 35 years of service.

Survivors in addition to his wife include four sons, Bruce Barnhard and wife Eileen of Middletown, Brian Barnhard and wife Christy of Frederick, Barry Barnhard of Harper's Ferry, W.Va., and Brett Barnhard and wife Tricia of Damascus; one sister, Mary Taylor of Los Altos Hills, Calif.; and eight grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother, John Barnhard Sr., and a sister, Barbara Stephenson.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Millian Memorial United Methodist Church, 13016 Parkland Drive, Aspen Hill. Burial will be at a later date.

Advent Funeral and Cremation Services in Falls Church, Va., handled arrangements.