Name: Visitation for William "Bill" Barnes
Start: 2017-01-03T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-03T16:30:00.000Z
Location: Blair Road United Methodist Church

William "Bill" Barnes was born on April 15, 1945 in Henderson, KY. He passed away at his home in Charlotte, NC on December 31, 2016.

He proudly served his country aboard the USS Robert H. McCard DD822. Upon discharge, he attended UNCC and graduated with a degree in Accounting. He worked as a CPA for the former Coopers & Lybrand, and Brooks Equipment Company until his retirement. He was an active member of his church and enjoyed singing in the choir.

He enjoyed reading (especially Stephen King), camping and fishing, and almost all types of movies and music. He even tolerated his wife's love of sports.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Becky; daughter Heather (Bill) Tracy; brother Wayne (Brenda) Barnes; sisters Judy (Richard) Slaughter and Juanita (Robert) Robertson; nieces/nephews Bob, Barry, Celeste, Brian, Jessica, Christopher and Audrey; and great-nieces/nephews Alex, Cameron, Hunter, Sydney and Ken.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at Blair Road United Methodist Church, Mint Hill with Pastor Rhonda Hermann officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 a.m. until the service time.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials can be made to Blair Road UMC: Mission Fund, 9135 Blair Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, or the USO, Department WS, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6860, https://www.uso.org/.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 2, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for William Barnes

20 Entries

February 14, 2017

We are so sorry Becky and Heather for your loss.I loved my cousin Bill with all my heart. He was such a good person. I will certainly miss our phone conversations and all the laughter. Love, Linda and Chuck

January 19, 2017

Becky & family you have my deepest condolences . Sending prayers your way!
Aunt Audrey Mesa Arizona

Gary Barnes

January 12, 2017

We want to extend our condolences to Bill's family for their terrible loss. Though I haven't spent much time around Billy for many years, I was always proud of him. A donation has been made to the USO in his memory.

Gary and Pat Barnes, Henderson, Ky.

January 10, 2017

My heart goes out to you for your deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved William. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)

RITA BARRON

January 8, 2017

Billy was a Holy Name school friend of mine and my husband, Lewie Barron. He was fun loving and a wonderful singer. Thinking of his family, Wayne and Brenda, also good friends.

Lori Bumgardner

January 6, 2017

Wayne, Judy, Juanita, & families,
I'm sorry for your loss.

Diana Barron

January 4, 2017

Becky, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Heather and your family. It has been such a long time since I had seen Billy, but he was one of those nice guys that you never forget. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

January 4, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barbara Ronne

January 3, 2017

Bill was one of a kind..such a sweet guy with the most beautiful voice. I went to school with him for 12 yrs and he never had an enemy! Had so wished he could have been at our 50th Class Reunion in 2013. My prayers and thoughts for all of his family and friends.

Dixie Gettings

January 3, 2017

Prayers for your family in this difficult time. Even though I had not seen Billy in a number of years, he was part of making my childhood happier. We were related through the Hagers and he was in the class ahead of me at Holy Name in addition to living in the neighborhood. I will always remember his laid back manner and ways of encouraging others. There was a huge diocesan centennial celebration where students dressed in period costume and performed period dances. Billy was assigned as my partner (probably because we were both pint-sized). I have two left feet and he made it fun...even though he had a broken arm. I am sure that he will be missed, but his legacy lives on. He has fought the good fight. We will reunite at the Wedding Supper of the Lamb. Praying for the peace that passes understanding.

January 3, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with today and the days to follow. Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Bill was a great guy.

Peter Neal

January 2, 2017

On behalf of the Neal Family I want to thank you Becky and Heather for all the years that you sacrificed time with Bill so he could not only help so much at Brooks, but help our family in so many ways. Being born on April 15th it's no wonder he was such a gifted accountant, but he was so much more than that to us, he was a good friend. I'm sure Dad was one of the first to greet him in Paradise and putting his arm around him said something along the lines of, "Hey Bill get a load of this!" Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you can find comfort in the fact that he's no longer suffering and that in the scope of eternity, you'll all be together again soon. Much love and gratitude! The Neals

Dwayne Thomas

January 2, 2017

Becky and Heather, So sorry to hear of your loss of Bill, (Pappy). Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

Rick Fairclough

January 2, 2017

Becky and Heather,

Ronnie and I are so sorry for your loss. I will never forget how helpful Bill was to me when we worked together at Brooks.
He was kind, good natured and made me feel welcome.

Nell Vea

January 2, 2017

We are thinking of you and praying for you, Becky and Heather.We are thankful for your friendship. Becky,we will always be grateful to you and Bill for what you did for our friend,Barbara. No one could have ever been a better friend than you all were. And most of all we are thankful that we will see Bill again in heaven.

Brenda Van Valen

January 2, 2017

We will truly miss Bill. Praying for Becky and Heather. We are so sorry for your loss.

JE Jackson

January 2, 2017

May God strengthen you during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Victoria Metz

January 1, 2017

Bill was the best Godfather ever singing "Borning Cry" with Frank at Cooper's Baptism and holding Corrie despite, as he said, her tiny butt being like "two grains of coffee in a sock." We have pictures of him laying on the carpet next to our children reading books aloud. Thank you, Mr. Bill.

David Hager

January 1, 2017

Becky, Heather I am so sorry for your loss. Bill and I were close for years and I just can't believe he's gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 1, 2017

Wayne and I are very sad to know this but also glad to know his suffering on this earth is over. He surely is in a better place. He sure had the best of care. Becky and Heather, Bob said you were excellent caregivers and we all know how much he loved both of you. We will be with all of you in spirit. Love and hugs always.

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