William "Bill" Ernest Barnes, 87, passed away February 16, 2022 after a long illness.
Bill was born Dec 13, 1934, in Decatur IL to Lola Dorene (Tolliver) and Willie Lawrence Barnes. He married Jacqueline Jean (O'Dell) Barnes in 1953.
Bill was a well-known face to many in Decatur due to his many years in retail—especially at Sears where he worked in sales and management positions for 55 years. Bill was a member of New Beginnings Church of God where he volunteered.
Bill was an avid Cubs fan. He also served as an MP in the army reserves from 1957-1962.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father and recently by his beloved sister Betty Heacock.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM March 27 at Macon County Memorial Park.
Bill was born Dec 13, 1934, in Decatur IL to Lola Dorene (Tolliver) and Willie Lawrence Barnes. He married Jacqueline Jean (O'Dell) Barnes in 1953.
Bill was a well-known face to many in Decatur due to his many years in retail—especially at Sears where he worked in sales and management positions for 55 years. Bill was a member of New Beginnings Church of God where he volunteered.
Bill was an avid Cubs fan. He also served as an MP in the army reserves from 1957-1962.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father and recently by his beloved sister Betty Heacock.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM March 27 at Macon County Memorial Park.
William "Bill" Ernest Barnes, 87, passed away February 16, 2022 after a long illness.
Bill was born Dec 13, 1934, in Decatur IL to Lola Dorene (Tolliver) and Willie Lawrence Barnes. He married Jacqueline Jean (O'Dell) Barnes in 1953.
Bill was a well-known face to many in Decatur due to his many years in retail—especially at Sears where he worked in sales and management positions for 55 years. Bill was a member of New Beginnings Church of God where he volunteered.
Bill was an avid Cubs fan. He also served as an MP in the army reserves from 1957-1962.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father and recently by his beloved sister Betty Heacock.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM March 27 at Macon County Memorial Park.
Bill was born Dec 13, 1934, in Decatur IL to Lola Dorene (Tolliver) and Willie Lawrence Barnes. He married Jacqueline Jean (O'Dell) Barnes in 1953.
Bill was a well-known face to many in Decatur due to his many years in retail—especially at Sears where he worked in sales and management positions for 55 years. Bill was a member of New Beginnings Church of God where he volunteered.
Bill was an avid Cubs fan. He also served as an MP in the army reserves from 1957-1962.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father and recently by his beloved sister Betty Heacock.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM March 27 at Macon County Memorial Park.
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