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Barnhart pasted away in Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, California, on April 25, 1962, following a brief illness, at age 66. He was survived by 2 daughters. At the time of his death he was living in Altadena, California. He was a member of the Early Birds, the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, The Aero Club of Southern California, The Royal Aeronautical Society of Great Britain and the Masonic Order.
Flying Pioneer, George E. Barnhart, had broad vision. He devoted his entire active like to aviation and related creative activities. From the start he never made a poor airplane. They were always exceptionally well-built, beautifully finished and delightful to fly. His rare mechanical talents never received the recognition they so rightfully deserved. Few men [[strikethrough]] produced [[/strikethrough]] contributed more toward the development of American aviation progress during the early era. Every modern aircraft has some feature or device of his creation.