Homeland - Henry C. "Buddy" Barnhill III, 55, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born December 1, 1954 in Winter Haven, Mr. Barnhill has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was an Utility Operator for U.S. Agri-Chem for 32 years. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his wife of 37 yrs: Philena Ellis Barnhill; 3 daughters: Shelley & husband Ed Holder of Homeland; Selena & husband Bobby Benfield of Bartow; Sarah & husband Scot Sterling of Somerville, Ala; sister: Vickie & husband Hank Haulk of Winter Haven; 7 Grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday, March 11, 6-8 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral Services will be held Friday 2:00 pm at the Funeral Home.