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William Barchers Naples, FL
William Barchers, J, 59, of Naples. Passed away on May 16th, 2013.
Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major.
Visitation (TODAY) at Naples Funeral Home from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Military Honors ceremony at 5:00 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to Naples Funeral Home, naplesfuneralhome.com
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for William Barchers
Ginger Mulvey Beireis
May 15, 2025
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MatthewCycle
August 4, 2020
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June 3, 2013
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June 1, 2013
Nicholas Dienes
May 31, 2013
SGTMAJ Barchers was a SOLDIER, possessing all that this sacred word conveys.
Ray Jewett
May 24, 2013
Knowing Bill was to know a true American hero. He was the epitome of leadership, courage and honor. Bill made me strive to be better, always. His knowledge, guidance and abilities saved many lives both directly and indirectly. Bill taught me to aspire for success. He changed the lives of many and the history books of many more. God speed friend.
The Sepulveda Family
May 24, 2013
My sons miss you. Now that they're old enough, they looked forward to having a drink with their favorite SGM. You will not be forgotten. Me Ke Aloha!
Wendy Schwarze
May 23, 2013
I am so sad to hear that Bill passed away. He touched the hearts of many on Kauai, including my son Tylor. He was also a treasured friend to myself and many of the teachers at Kapaa High School. I feel so blessed to have had him in my life....
Wendy Schwarze
Kapaa Hawai
Grant Winkler
May 22, 2013
Truly, Bill was one of our finest; headstrong, determined, honest, and enough character to fill a book! He will be greatly missed and stories of his deeds and antics will be told for years. Rest in Peace, Bill.
Steve Crews
May 22, 2013
Bill, you were the character of characters. Larger than life. Harder than woodpecker lips. You walked tall, shot straight and spoke the truth. I know you sit at Odins table in Valhalla now. Thanks for all the memories.
WayneO
May 22, 2013
Analytic, chiseled, decisive, hard, humorous, ingenuitive, loyal, obstinate, orator, quick, smart, and crusty ol' son-of-a-gun; great example of a Patriot!
These were just some of his characteristics that made him the colorful, gregarious and charismatic guy who laughed at his own mistakes (sometimes after we did first) and would chew the fat with anyone who would listen and give the time.
Thanks for being a part of our lives and being part of the legends and stories we'll tell that make people do double takes in what sometimes is a mixture of jealousy, wonder and amazement.
RIP, Bill, we're all better for knowing you and we're certainly gonna miss you!
Deborah Morel
May 22, 2013
My apology, this is Deborah Morel from Kauai, Hawai'i. My email address was published incorrectly, if anyone wished to reach me.
The correct email address for my family is:
[email protected]
Angie Collier
May 21, 2013
Such a wonderful servant to his country and role model for so many youths in JROTC program. God bless!
The Collier family
Roger Turner
May 21, 2013
Bill,
You were one of the larger than life personalities of my Special Forces career. I always enjoyed your presence during our deployments. I can see by the guest book you continued to touch many lives and provided a positive influence on our countries youth. Well done, rest in peace.
My highest regards,
Roger Turner
Bill & Jeanene Kelly
May 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barchers family, as Bill will always be remembered by giving back to his military family. As a member of the VFW he touched our hearts the moment he walked in the door for the first time, and has ever since and will continue to be part of our hearts. His giving of his time so that someone would learn the golden rules was exceptional. May he find peace with the Lord, as well as his family. God Speed.
Staci Andersen
May 21, 2013
You were a wonderful influence on our son, Mason, and will always be remembered as such a powerful and influential man in the lives of all of our students! May God's peace and grace surround your family at this difficult time.
God's Blessings, The Andersen Family
The Burns Family
May 21, 2013
Bill touched the lives of so many cadets and students at Golden Gate High School. You will forever be in our hearts! We love you and miss you!
Deborah Morel
May 21, 2013
Aloha,
These are words of condolence from Deborah Morel and my daughter, Meagan Morel, from Kaua'i, Hawaii.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family and friends. We were very sadden to hear of Bill's passing.
My daughter was in Jr. ROTC at Kapaa High School where Bill taught and lead these students. Bill looked after these students as though they were his own.
Bill was often seen in the community with his Jr.ROTC "Battalion." It was comforting to see a community member looking after our youth. These students will feel the loss.
My father, who is now deceased, is retired Lt. Col. Oscar Morel, Jr., USMC, Commanding Officer. Sgt. Mjr. Barchers was an exemplary role model for the students involved in Jr. ROTC.
Bill left Kauai a better place for his being there.
God bless Bill's family. God Bless Bill. God bless the USA for having such a fine Office as Sgt. Mjr. William Barchers protecting our freedom.
Donna Imbriale
May 20, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful and honorable man. We feel so blessed to have known him. He was such a wonderful mentor to so many people.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very sad time.
Our family is here if we can help in any way.
Our deepest of sympathys,
The Imbriale Family
May 20, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful and honorable man. We feel so blessed to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you as you go through these very difficult times.
Our family is here to help in any way we can.
With the deepest of our sympathy's,
The Imbriale Family
Ginger Mulvey Beireis
May 20, 2013
Bill, I will remember you always as you were when we first met. You had just returned from the Gulf War - younger then, lean and tanned and fit, in your prime. I will remember your smile, your easy laughter, your sparkling eyes, your zest for life. You will always live in my heart just as you were then. I hope to see your beautiful daughters again soon, whenever I can visit the Portland area, and to see you in them. And I thank you for the huge impact your life had on mine. Thank you being David's friend, and for introducing us. Rest in peace, Bundle Bill, we love you so.
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