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Sumner Funeral & Cremation - GallatinWilliam Randall Barnes, age 68 of Gallatin, TN passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born December 30, 1956 in Nashville, TN to Lloyd Eugene and Etta Mae Barnes.
Growing up in Hendersonville and spending most of his youth there, he attended Hendersonville High School. He worked in construction for most of his life and retired as a superintendent in commercial construction.
Randall was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Derek; and brothers, Lloyd and Stevie. He is survived by the mother of his children and best friend, Pamela Barnes; son, Corey (Tonya) Barnes; siblings, Donnie Barnes, Mike Barnes, Helen Kelly, David Barnes, and Scott (Diane) Barnes; grandchildren Haley Barnes, Morgan Barnes, Chason Barnes, and Brooklyn Barnes; former daughter-in-law, Jennifer (Jay) McDougal; former sister-in-law, Eva Jean Bruce; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extend family and friends.
A gathering to celebrate Randall’s life will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2025 at The Gathering Place, Gallatin, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Humane Society of Sumner County.
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128A W. Eastland St., Gallatin, TN 37066
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128A W Eastland Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066
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