BENTON – Bill Barnfield, 93, of Benton passed away Tuesday evening, December 31, 2024.
Bill was born in Benton, IL, on October 24, 1931, the son of Clyde & Pearl (Hobbs) Barnfield. He married Phyllis Jane Wallace on July 9, 1955, and she preceded him in death on January 20, 2022.
Mr. Barnfield was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Mr. Barnfield retired from Rice Foods. His family and his faith were the most important things in his life. Even though Mr. & Mrs. Barnfield may have had only one year of schooling beyond high school, they knew an education would provide one with limitless opportunities. They were so proud that all of their children graduated college.
Mr. Barnfield is survived by his:
4 children:
Deidre Rea & husband, Richard, of Signal Mountain, TN
Dr. Terry Barnfield & wife, Glynis, of Salem
Clydette Barnfield of Benton
Dr. Marda Voss & husband, Travis, of Weldon Spring, MO
7 grandchildren:
Jesse Rea & wife, Caroline
Dr. Libby Ownby & husband, Kirby
Dr. Rayla Bolton & husband, Major Aaron Bolton
Ford Barnfield
Jennings Barnfield & wife, McKenna
Eva Voss
Elise Voss
5 great-grandchildren:
Jacob & Emily Claire Rea
Ethan & Kaden Ownby
Niam Bolton
Mr. Barnfield was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 brothers, James & Richard Barnfield; and sister, Bette Carlton.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Immanuel Baptist Church, with Pastor Richard Rea officiating.
Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.
Visitation will be after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Residential Hospice, 4215 State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL 62034.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.
