William “Bill” O. Barnard
William “Bill” O. Barnard, age 94, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born July 14, 1926 in Beryl, West Virginia to Harry Anthony and Pheobe (Tichinel) Barnard. Bill retired as a Tech Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force in 1971, moved to Avon Park, FL in 1978 and worked for Pinecrest Golf Club. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #416, Ford Chapter #113, R.A.M., Mt. Olivet Knights Templar All in Paxton, IL, and member of First Baptist Church of Avon Park. Bill is survived by his Wife – Florence Barnard of Avon Park, FL; Daughters – Deborah Willoughby (Carl) of KY; Brenda Foster (Bob) of Frostproof, FL; Sons – David Edens (Dawn) of KY; Michael Edens of TN; Louis Edens (Linda) of TN; Willie Edens (Lily) of KY; Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews. He is preceded in death by a Daughter – Jean Burress. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park with Rev. Jon Beck officiating. Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s name to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org
Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
111 East Circle Street
Avon Park, FL 33825
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