Barnhill Jr., Charles (Chuck), 45, of Tampa passed away on May 20, 2013. He was born on November 26, 1967 in Tachikawa, Japan to the late Charles Sr. and Yukiko (Takahashi) Barnhill. After graduation from high school, Chuck devoted his life to the U. S. Air Force, serving for 23 years. Upon retirement from the Air Force, he went onto college to further his studies. Chuck loved computers and gaming in his spare time. Chuck is survived by a sister Erika Piasecki, a brother Peter Barnhill (Chris), a grandmother in Japan; Tei Takahashi, nieces and nephews; Tori, Ashley, Matthew, Dakota, Paige, and Alexis, and his beloved dog Kumo. A Funeral service will take place on Friday May 31, 2013 at 11am at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. The family will receive guests on Thursday May 30, 2013 from 6pm-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the VA by visitingwww.volunteer.va.gov/apps/volunteerNow/