Billy (Bill) Jack Barnhouse

Mr. Billy (Bill) Jack Barnhouse, age 67 of Bolivar, MO went to his Heavenly Home Friday, May 11, 2012 at 1:30 AM at his earthly home in Bolivar after a short illness. He was born on June 4, 1944 in Bolivar, MO the son of William Henry Barney Barnhouse and Allean Dorce (Lunceford) Barnhouse. Bill was a professional meat cutter for several years. He managed Wood Super Market in Stockton and El Dorado Springs. He worked as a custodian at Wal-Mart in Bolivar until his illness forced him to retire. Bill was a graduate of Bolivar High School in 1962. He also served from 1964-1970 in the U. S. Army Reserves. He had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Bolivar since 1955. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Doris Blankenship; a brother, Charles Barnhouse; brothers-in-law Robert Hood, John Skidmore, Charles Matthews and a nephew Jimmy Hood. Bill is survived by a very loving partner in life, Elizabeth Harris of Bolivar; a son Darren Barnhouse and wife Lorraine of Round Rock, TX; and his two grandchildren, Ben and Clara Barnhouse of Round Rock, TX; four sisters, Rose Matthews of Springfield, IL; Janet Skidmore of Springfield, MO; Pat Hood of Bolivar, MO and Linda Benner of Independence, MO; one brother Bob Barnhouse and wife Kelly of Bolivar, MO; brothers-in-law, Ray Blankenship of Mt. Vernon, MO; Larry Benner of Independence, MO; sister-in-law Berniece Barnhouse of Bolivar, MO, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and a host of many friends. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am till service time on Monday, May 14, in Butler Chapel. Graveside Funeral Services for Bill Barnhouse will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar with Dr. William Hooper and Rev. Dennis Blankenship. Burial will be under the care and direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar. Casketbearers will be Justin Barnhouse, Clay Barnhouse, Jason Barnhouse, Landon Benner, Terry Hood, Doug Artz. Honorary Casketbearers will be Richard Greven, Rick Barnhouse, Jeff Barnhouse, Bob VanHolt, Don Roderick, Russell Weeks, Dean Floyd and Joe Blair. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Billy (Bill) Jack Barnhouse

June 4, 1944 - May 11, 2012