William Barkley, Jr. – age 78 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. Member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. William retired from BellSouth after many years of service. He was also a US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam and a member of Telephone Pioneers. He loved gardening and watching westerns. William dearly loved his family.
Preceded in death by parents, William and Lucille Barkley; and brother, Mike Barkley.
Survived by wife of 55 years, Betty Barkley; precious daughter, Susan Carol Barkley; sister, Marlene McClure; sister-in-law, Jane Barkley; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jewell and Leon Bell; nieces and nephews, Patty Hamilton, Michelle Breeden, Mark Miller, Rodney Bell, Kim Bell, and Brad Bell; special friend, Bill King.
The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, February 4, 2022, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 7:00 PM with Rev. Robert Haskins and Rev. Darrin Kitts officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM on Saturday at Trentville Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 8807 Pleasant Hill Rd, Knoxville, TN 37924 or American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Barkley Jr November 8 1943 January 30 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Knoxville, Province: T-N