William Perry Barnes

William Perry Barnes September 8, 1929 – October 26, 2014

William “Bill” Perry Barnes, 85, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Jerry Nelson will officiate.

The family will receive friends 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway and other times at the home of Tommy and Betty Barnes.

Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all that knew him. He always had a smile for everyone and loved to play practical jokes. He went to the Senior Center every Friday afternoon to enjoy his love for music and dancing. He also loved to play cards, Rummy was his game. Bill was truly loved and will be greatly missed.

Bill is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of fifty-nine years, Jean Joyner Barnes of the home; his daughter, Donna Barnes Corbett of Rock Ridge; his sons, Tommy Barnes and wife, Betty of Wilson and Rodner Barnes of the home; his granddaughter, Caitlyn Barnes Corbett of Rock Ridge; his grandsons, Allen Corbett and wife, Lindsay of Zebulon, Chris Barnes and wife, Laura of Wilson and Brandon Barnes and Amber of Black Creek; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Doug Barnes and his grandson, “Bo” Barnes.

Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.