William Thomas “Bill” Barrs, Jr, age 89 of Lincolnton, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024.
Born in Douglas, Georgia on March 17, 1934, he was a son of the late William Thomas, Sr. & Alif Raper Barrs. Bill served his country proudly in the United States Army National Guard and was a self-employed mechanic for numerous years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Grace Etwinda Gordon Barrs; sons, Wallace Barrs & Danny Barrs; brothers & sister-in-law, Benny & Helen Barrs, Warren “Bud” Barrs, James “Jim” Barrs, Robert “Bobby” Barrs; sister & brother-in-law, Ruby & Gene Bosurgi.
Survivors include his children, Margaret & Hershel Collins; David & Lillian Barrs; Amanda & Keith Hanke; daughter-in-law, Renee Barrs; sister & brother-in-law, Faye & Jack Atkins; sisters-in-law, Faith Barrs, Theadus Barrs, & Ruth Barrs; 21 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, & great-great grandchildren.
No formal services will be held.
An online guest registry is available for the Barrs family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
