William “Bill” Joseph Barcomb, 90, of Myrtle Beach, SC formerly of Goose Creek, SC Murrells Inlet, SC and South Windsor, CT passed away peacefully Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Born in North Adams, MA Bill was the son of the late William Joseph Barcomb, Sr and Gertrude May Kent. Bill was a proud retired veteran who served in U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves. He worked as a real estate broker and appraiser following his military retirement. Bill enjoyed golf, tennis, bowling and skiing. He was a fan of the New England Patriots and enjoyed socializing with his family and friends. Bill served as President of the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce, South Windsor, CT in 1974. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association and Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet, SC. In addition to his parents, Bill is predeceased by his brother, Wayne Allen Barcomb and his son, Alan Kent Barcomb.
Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Jean (Pate) Barcomb, Myrtle Beach; daughter, Tammie L. Barcomb (Maureen O’Keefe), Houston, TX; daughter in law, Patty Keily Barcomb, Manchester, CT; grandchildren, Jason Barcomb, Traverse City, MI; Ashley Barcomb, Manchester, CT; Alan Barcomb, Jr (Christine Barcomb), East Haven, CT; great grandchildren, Beatrix Batdorff, Shannon Barcomb, Matthew Barcomb, Daniel Barcomb, Alyssa Barcomb; half-brother, Brian Barcomb, Bennington, VT.
The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the staff of Grand Strand Medical Center and Embrace Hospice House for the love and attention given to Bill and his family.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life with military honors will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet.
The family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Bill’s name to All 4 Paws Animal Rescue, 708 Petigru Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, www.all4pawssc.org or to Belin Memorial United Methodist Church, 4182 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, www.belinumc.org or to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.
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