Billy J. Barnwell, 74, of Crystal River, FL, passed away on Sat., Apr. 14, 2012 at Cypress Cove Care Center under the loving care of Hospice of Citrus County in Crystal River, with his wife Joanne, son Keith, and best friend Wayne at his side. A native of Hendersonville, NC, he was born May 28, 1937 in Balfour, NC to Roy T., Sr. and Lula (Moody) Barnwell, one of six children. Mr. Barnwell proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, from where he retired as Petty Officer First Class. Billy was a longtime resident of Citrus and Levy counties, as well as St. Petersburg, FL. His memberships include American Legion #155, Crystal River (25 year member); Life Member of Hernando Fleet Reserve Assoc.#186; Life Member of the Blinded Veterans Assoc.; Life Member of the NRA and Life Member of VFW # 8696, Inglis, FL. His accomplishments also include former Town Commissioner of Inglis, FL and former volunteer firefighter in Inglis and past member of Inglis-Yankeetown Lions Club. Billy also founded Cub Scout Unit #356 in Inglis and served as its first Cubmaster. Mr. Barnwell is survived by his wife Joanne Barnwell, Crystal River, FL; son Keith Barnwell, also of Crystal River; sister Rebecca Murray (William), Statesville, NC; sister-in-law Jean Barnwell, Hendersonville, NC. and Billy’s closest friend, Wayne Schneider, also of Crystal River. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barnwell was preceded in death by three brothers; Garrett, Roy T., Jr., and Herman Barnwell and a sister, Judith Barnwell. A Memorial Service of Remembrance with military honors will be held on Fri., April 27, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Wilder Funeral Home, 4890 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa Springs, FL 34446 with Chaplain Lance Travis of Cornerstone Hospice, Tavares, FL officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to either Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34465 or Cornerstone Hospice Emerald Team, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778 ATTN: Chandra. www.wilderfuneral.com
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