Robert "Bob" Ernest Barnum, 64, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 as a result of Covid19 complications from the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rhoda Barnum, and his sister, Debra Barnum. He was survived by his brother Scott Barnum.
Bob Barnum was the "moving force" as well as the broker/owner of Earnest Realty, Inc and its sister company Earnest Mortgage Associates, Inc. He had been a realtor in Pinellas County for over 12 years and an active member of the Board of Realtors. Bob moved to the area from Long Island, New York when he was 16. After a three years, he moved back to New York to attend NYU, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business. In 1972, he returned to Pinellas County and founded and operated many successful businesses in the area. Despite his busy schedule, Bob has still found time to teach as an adjunct professor at USF and participate in various community projects. Bob was also an active member of Temple B'nai Israel in Clearwater.
Some of the projects he was involved with include Footlight Theater, a local community theater, both as a supporter and a performer. He was an Honorary Thespian and had worked very closely with the Florida State Thespians. His passions extended to supporting theater and the arts within the area schools. Bob produced shows at local theaters; most recently "Kiss of the Spider Woman" at Central Stage Theater. He also worked hand-in-hand with The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center to bring "Diva Diaries" to life for its premier in Tampa. Subsequently, the show went "on the road" and became a commercial success in Chicago, Illinois and Sunrise, Florida.
Bob was active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Equality Florida, and CASA. He was on the board of directors of several corporations and was a member of the host committee for Equality Florida. He was a Patron Sponsor for MDA, organizing and co-hosting a very successful "Evening with Charles Fazzino," the well known multi-dimensional artist. At this successful event, 100% of the proceeds were donated to MDA, with all expenses generously paid for by the hosts.
Bob's involvement with CASA began about two years ago, first as a victim seeking help, then as an advocate to stop Domestic Violence. His passions for CASA's work continud to grow with time.
Bob also worked closely with St. Petersburg's Chadbad Jewish Center.
He was known as a strong supporter of St. Petersburg's police department, and his wealth of knowledge helped a countless number of people navigate difficult situations, especially when it came to real estate. He had experience as a successful chef, and anyone who was privileged to partake of one of the meals he prepared knew what an excellent culinary artist he was.
The funeral was held Monday, March 30, 2020 at 2:30 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park,
12905 Wild Acres Rd, Largo, FL 33773
Per the guidelines of the CDC, people were strongly urged to stay home. The funeral was to be streamed live via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7979368112 (signal permitting), and video was to be uploaded on David Gross Funeral Home website after. Private burial took place after the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Largo.
- Some information in this obituary from www.CLTampaBay.com and the Earnest Realty website.
Bob Barnum was the "moving force" as well as the broker/owner of Earnest Realty, Inc and its sister company Earnest Mortgage Associates, Inc. He had been a realtor in Pinellas County for over 12 years and an active member of the Board of Realtors. Bob moved to the area from Long Island, New York when he was 16. After a three years, he moved back to New York to attend NYU, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business. In 1972, he returned to Pinellas County and founded and operated many successful businesses in the area. Despite his busy schedule, Bob has still found time to teach as an adjunct professor at USF and participate in various community projects. Bob was also an active member of Temple B'nai Israel in Clearwater.
Some of the projects he was involved with include Footlight Theater, a local community theater, both as a supporter and a performer. He was an Honorary Thespian and had worked very closely with the Florida State Thespians. His passions extended to supporting theater and the arts within the area schools. Bob produced shows at local theaters; most recently "Kiss of the Spider Woman" at Central Stage Theater. He also worked hand-in-hand with The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center to bring "Diva Diaries" to life for its premier in Tampa. Subsequently, the show went "on the road" and became a commercial success in Chicago, Illinois and Sunrise, Florida.
Bob was active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Equality Florida, and CASA. He was on the board of directors of several corporations and was a member of the host committee for Equality Florida. He was a Patron Sponsor for MDA, organizing and co-hosting a very successful "Evening with Charles Fazzino," the well known multi-dimensional artist. At this successful event, 100% of the proceeds were donated to MDA, with all expenses generously paid for by the hosts.
Bob's involvement with CASA began about two years ago, first as a victim seeking help, then as an advocate to stop Domestic Violence. His passions for CASA's work continud to grow with time.
Bob also worked closely with St. Petersburg's Chadbad Jewish Center.
He was known as a strong supporter of St. Petersburg's police department, and his wealth of knowledge helped a countless number of people navigate difficult situations, especially when it came to real estate. He had experience as a successful chef, and anyone who was privileged to partake of one of the meals he prepared knew what an excellent culinary artist he was.
The funeral was held Monday, March 30, 2020 at 2:30 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park,
12905 Wild Acres Rd, Largo, FL 33773
Per the guidelines of the CDC, people were strongly urged to stay home. The funeral was to be streamed live via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7979368112 (signal permitting), and video was to be uploaded on David Gross Funeral Home website after. Private burial took place after the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Largo.
- Some information in this obituary from www.CLTampaBay.com and the Earnest Realty website.
Robert "Bob" Ernest Barnum, 64, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 as a result of Covid19 complications from the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rhoda Barnum, and his sister, Debra Barnum. He was survived by his brother Scott Barnum.
Bob Barnum was the "moving force" as well as the broker/owner of Earnest Realty, Inc and its sister company Earnest Mortgage Associates, Inc. He had been a realtor in Pinellas County for over 12 years and an active member of the Board of Realtors. Bob moved to the area from Long Island, New York when he was 16. After a three years, he moved back to New York to attend NYU, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business. In 1972, he returned to Pinellas County and founded and operated many successful businesses in the area. Despite his busy schedule, Bob has still found time to teach as an adjunct professor at USF and participate in various community projects. Bob was also an active member of Temple B'nai Israel in Clearwater.
Some of the projects he was involved with include Footlight Theater, a local community theater, both as a supporter and a performer. He was an Honorary Thespian and had worked very closely with the Florida State Thespians. His passions extended to supporting theater and the arts within the area schools. Bob produced shows at local theaters; most recently "Kiss of the Spider Woman" at Central Stage Theater. He also worked hand-in-hand with The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center to bring "Diva Diaries" to life for its premier in Tampa. Subsequently, the show went "on the road" and became a commercial success in Chicago, Illinois and Sunrise, Florida.
Bob was active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Equality Florida, and CASA. He was on the board of directors of several corporations and was a member of the host committee for Equality Florida. He was a Patron Sponsor for MDA, organizing and co-hosting a very successful "Evening with Charles Fazzino," the well known multi-dimensional artist. At this successful event, 100% of the proceeds were donated to MDA, with all expenses generously paid for by the hosts.
Bob's involvement with CASA began about two years ago, first as a victim seeking help, then as an advocate to stop Domestic Violence. His passions for CASA's work continud to grow with time.
Bob also worked closely with St. Petersburg's Chadbad Jewish Center.
He was known as a strong supporter of St. Petersburg's police department, and his wealth of knowledge helped a countless number of people navigate difficult situations, especially when it came to real estate. He had experience as a successful chef, and anyone who was privileged to partake of one of the meals he prepared knew what an excellent culinary artist he was.
The funeral was held Monday, March 30, 2020 at 2:30 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park,
12905 Wild Acres Rd, Largo, FL 33773
Per the guidelines of the CDC, people were strongly urged to stay home. The funeral was to be streamed live via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7979368112 (signal permitting), and video was to be uploaded on David Gross Funeral Home website after. Private burial took place after the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Largo.
- Some information in this obituary from www.CLTampaBay.com and the Earnest Realty website.
Bob Barnum was the "moving force" as well as the broker/owner of Earnest Realty, Inc and its sister company Earnest Mortgage Associates, Inc. He had been a realtor in Pinellas County for over 12 years and an active member of the Board of Realtors. Bob moved to the area from Long Island, New York when he was 16. After a three years, he moved back to New York to attend NYU, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business. In 1972, he returned to Pinellas County and founded and operated many successful businesses in the area. Despite his busy schedule, Bob has still found time to teach as an adjunct professor at USF and participate in various community projects. Bob was also an active member of Temple B'nai Israel in Clearwater.
Some of the projects he was involved with include Footlight Theater, a local community theater, both as a supporter and a performer. He was an Honorary Thespian and had worked very closely with the Florida State Thespians. His passions extended to supporting theater and the arts within the area schools. Bob produced shows at local theaters; most recently "Kiss of the Spider Woman" at Central Stage Theater. He also worked hand-in-hand with The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center to bring "Diva Diaries" to life for its premier in Tampa. Subsequently, the show went "on the road" and became a commercial success in Chicago, Illinois and Sunrise, Florida.
Bob was active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Equality Florida, and CASA. He was on the board of directors of several corporations and was a member of the host committee for Equality Florida. He was a Patron Sponsor for MDA, organizing and co-hosting a very successful "Evening with Charles Fazzino," the well known multi-dimensional artist. At this successful event, 100% of the proceeds were donated to MDA, with all expenses generously paid for by the hosts.
Bob's involvement with CASA began about two years ago, first as a victim seeking help, then as an advocate to stop Domestic Violence. His passions for CASA's work continud to grow with time.
Bob also worked closely with St. Petersburg's Chadbad Jewish Center.
He was known as a strong supporter of St. Petersburg's police department, and his wealth of knowledge helped a countless number of people navigate difficult situations, especially when it came to real estate. He had experience as a successful chef, and anyone who was privileged to partake of one of the meals he prepared knew what an excellent culinary artist he was.
The funeral was held Monday, March 30, 2020 at 2:30 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park,
12905 Wild Acres Rd, Largo, FL 33773
Per the guidelines of the CDC, people were strongly urged to stay home. The funeral was to be streamed live via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7979368112 (signal permitting), and video was to be uploaded on David Gross Funeral Home website after. Private burial took place after the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Largo.
- Some information in this obituary from www.CLTampaBay.com and the Earnest Realty website.
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