Wilbert "Bossy" Julian Barefoot

He was born in Hoke County, NC on August 06, 1947, to the late James and Lizzie Barefoot.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Barefoot; brothers, Charles, Earnest, Thomas, and Robert; and his sisters, Doris Skinner and Edna Hiatt.

Wilbert was a member of Christian Church and was the supervisor for Burlington for many years before moving on to retire from Hoke Correctional as a Correctional Officer. He was a loving person with a big heart, never judged anyone, and always put his family first. His hobbies included fishing, golfing, yardwork and being outdoors. He loved going to church, the beach, old cars, joking, dancing, and having fun.

Wilbert is survived by his daughters, Beth Barefoot and Morgan Barefoot, both of Raeford, NC; his brother, James Barefoot and his wife, Betty, of Raeford, NC; his nephew Richard Butler, of the home; his grandchildren, Taylor Barefoot, of Oklahoma, Joe (Night) Locklear, of Red Springs, NC, Mason Locklear, of Raeford, NC, and Alana Pate, of Raeford, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 7:00-9:00 pm at Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford 131 Harris Avenue with Pastor Tylar Jayne and Pastor Melinda Yule officiating.

A service will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Crumpler Funeral Home.

The burial will be held in the Raeford City Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home Website.