Dunn, NC: Mr. Wade Lee "Donnie" Barefoot, age 74, of 95 Jada Allen Road died Sunday at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation in Benson. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church, Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Michael Hall. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens in Dunn.
Mr. Barefoot was born October 28, 1941 in Johnston County to the late Rudolph and Beatrice Barefoot. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Corbett Barefoot. Mr. Barefoot was a retired farmer and a member of Beulah Baptist Church, Benson.
Surviving are wife of 53 years, Gale Lee Barefoot of Dunn; children and spouses, Donnie Barefoot and wife, Nancy, Lee Ann B. Blackmon and husband, Rodney, Ashley Barefoot, Jason Barefoot, Neil Barefoot, Robert Barefoot all of Dunn; eight grandchildren, Brittany Barefoot, Hannah B. Burnette, Trevor Barefoot, Mattie Gale Barefoot, Nathaniel Blackmon, Logan Blackmon, Hayley Barefoot, Emma Barefoot; sister, Alease Register of Spivey's Corner; brother, Charles Glenwood "Ginny" Barefoot of Dunn; sister-in-law, Laura Faye Barefoot of Dunn; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Carroll Grey Lee of Four Oaks, Robert Linwood Lee and wife, Judy of Four Oaks; several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday and other times at the home.
Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church 3140 NC 242 South Benson, NC 27504.
Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home, Benson.