William Brian Barkley

William Brian Barkley

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved Brian on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

William Brian Barkley was born on Aug. 27, 1961, the son of William Joseph and Verneda Packard Barkley.  

He was many things to many people. Father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, but most of all he was a great friend. Brian leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and unforgettable memories. 

He is survived by his soulmate and Love of His Life, Patti Cato Reeves of McClure; daughter Sierra Burton (Chuck Holsapple) of Lawrenceburg, Ky.; step-son, Blaine Reeves of Salina, Texas; mother Verneda Hope of Salem, Ind.; sister Lisa Barkley (Bill Hautz) of Salem, Ind.; brothers Brent Barkley of Bloomfield, Ind., and Brandon (Shannon) Barkley of Scottsburg, Ind.; sisters-in-law Sue Schierbaum of Sherman, Texas, and Burna Ryan of Ullin; nephews Ryan Young, Derek Barkley and Jacob Barkley; uncle Richard Packard of Orleans, Ind.; aunt Mary Barkley Spencer of French Lick, Ind.; and several cousins.

Brian was preceded in death by his father; and grandparents, Adolphus and Evia Barkley and Woodrow and Irene Packard.

Graveside services for William Brian Barkley will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, with inurnment in Ames Cemetery in Paoli, Ind. 

The cremation of Brian was personally handled by the staff at Crain Funeral Home.

To view the obituary or to leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.crainsonline.com.

Crain Funeral Home in Tamms is handling the arrangements.

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