Willie James Barefield

Friday, February 5, 2010

Willie James Barefield, age 69, of Chipley died Tuesday, February 2, at his home. 

A native of Headland, Alabama, he had been a resident here for the past three years.  He was a farmer, a U.S. Army veteran and was of the Baptist faith. 

Survivors include his mother, Willie Mae Barefield; his wife, Louverne Barefield of Chipley; three sons: Willie Joe Barefield and wife Cherry of Chipley, Larry Barefield and wife Jennie of Chipley, and Clint Barefield and wife Candy of Bonifay; two brothers: Jimmy Barefield of Headland and Jessie Barefield of Midland City, Alabama; five sisters: Bulah Mae Davis of Headland, Mabel Hutto of Headland, Sarah Brannon of Headland, Pam Roberts of Sarasota, and Betty Davis of Headland; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 7, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road, with the Rev. Ernest Dupree and Bishop John Gilbert officiating.  Interment will follow in the Wachob-Forrest Lawn Cemetery. 

Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net