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- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 29 May 2011.
(October 25, 1938 - May 29, 2011)
Barnett Franklin Williams, age 72, of Newport, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011at his home. He was a long time railroad contractor with Norfolk Southern Railway and was a partner of Williams Brothers Farm along with his brother Jerry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Lillie Mae Williams. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Williams of Newport; sons, Rusty Williams and Kathy Cody of Newport, Chris Williams and wife Jennifer of Knoxville; daughter, Trayce Smith of Newport; brothers, Jim Williams and wife Bobbie of Newport, Jerry Williams and wife Marilyn of Newport, Pat Williams and wife Sandra of Morristown; and Gary Williams of Newport; sister, Phyllis Douglas and husband Ronnie of Newport; grandchildren, Steven Smith, Kimberly Ottinger, Lily Kate and Ellie Grace Williams; great grandson, Hunter James Smith; and a host of other special friends. Funeral services will be held 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Scott Gorrell officiating. The burial will be 10:00 am, Thursday, June 2, 2011 in Resthaven memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Wednesday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral.
Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com
Manes Funeral Home is in charge.
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