Bernard "Barney" F. Driscoll

Bernard “Barney” Francis Driscoll was born on October 22, 1924, in Lone Tree, IA, to Francis and Bridgie (Balton) Driscoll. Barney was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Barney and his beloved wife Emeline “Emme” Godley were married on September 13, 1947. They spent their lives devoted to each other and their family. Barney lived a life of service to his family, his faith, his country, and his community. Just after his 18th birthday, Barney joined the Army Air Corps and served with the Second Air Division of the Eight Air Force stationed in North Anglia, England, during WWII. Barney was a radio operator with the Kleinshrot Crew on a B-24 Heavy Bomber and flew missions over Europe including being one of the first bombers over the coast of France on D-Day, June 6, 1944. His crew was a Pathfinder (PFF) and one of the few bombers equipped with radar equipment, thus serving as the lead crew for numerous missions. The crew served with the 389th Bomb Group (BG), 467th BG and 453rd BG during their time in England. At the end of WWII, Barney returned home to Iowa where he met and married Emme. They relocated from Davenport, IA, to Houston, TX, in 1962, and Barney joined Warren Electric Company where he worked until he retired in 1987. In retirement, Barney and Emme moved to West Sandy west of Huntsville, TX, where they built their home and spent their retirement enjoying family and travelling extensively. In the Huntsville community, Barney is well known for his commitment to the HEARTS Veteran’s Museum of which he was a founding member, long-time board member, and dedicated volunteer. Barney passed away peacefully on September 18, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife Emme, their son David, his parents, and his sisters Doris Ipsen and Mary Baughman. Barney is survived by his brother Sam and sister Elizabeth Truby; his daughter Carolyn Wills with her daughter Anne; daughter Deborah Brown with her husband Joe and their children Keith, Blaine, Melinda, Brady, and Breanna; daughter-in-law Linda Driscoll with children Laura and Edward; and daughter Jennifer Driscoll with her husband Rowland Cadena and their daughters Keira and Emeline; along with his great-grandchildren Nicholas, Brenden, Caitlin, Layla, Landon, Dana, Briley, Beau, and Camden. He will be dearly missed by all. Services for Barney will held at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, September 26, at 11am with visitation prior, beginning at 10am. Burial will immediately follow the service at Ferris Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making donations to the HEARTS Veterans Museum in Barney’s memory, 463 State Highway 75N, Huntsville, TX, 77320.

Bernard "Barney" F. Driscoll

October 22, 1924 - September 18, 2019