Bill Barnfield

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 US 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 12:00 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 10:00 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  

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bill Barnfield, please visit our floral store.