HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – Officers with Marshall College say Dr. Bob Barnett handed away, Oct. 25.
Barnett taught sport historical past at Marshall for 35 years and served as Division of Train Science, Sport and Recreation chair. He was a lifelong West Virginia resident who wrote greater than 300 articles for publications together with Goldenseal, Sports activities Heritage Journal and the Washington Put up.
“Dr. Bob Barnett taught sport historical past for 35 years at Marshall and served as chair of the Division of Train Science, Sport and Recreation. A lifelong resident of West Virginia, he wrote a whole bunch of articles for publications together with Goldenseal, the Washington Put up and Sports activities Heritage Journal, in addition to a number of books. The college group extends its condolences to Bob’s household,” The college stated in an announcement relating to Barnett’s passing.
Barnett additionally wrote the ebook “Rising Up within the Final Small City,” which was printed in 2010. He additionally co-authored a ebook printed this 12 months titled, “The Black Athlete in West Virginia,” with Dana Brooks and Ron Althouse.
“Dr. Barnett would come to MOVC to speak to FYS college students every semester about his ebook, Rising Up within the Final Small City. Dr. Barnett can be missed by all at Marshall College Mid-Ohio Valley Middle,” Officers with the Marshall College – Mid Ohio Valley Middle posted on its Fb web page.