William Joseph Barclay

William Joseph Barclay, 96 of New Palestine, passed away on Thursday August 19, 2021. He was born in New Point, IN on August 21, 1924 to the late Emerson L. and Clara Ethel Barclay. Bill served in the US Army during WWII as an aerial engineer and a tail gunner. He went on to work at Fort Benjamin Harrison for over 30 years. Bill enjoyed sports, bowling, camping, fishing, and water skiing.

William is survived by his daughters, Paula Falkenberg and Juanita (Alan) Olsen; son, Byron Barclay; grandchildren, Melissa Falkenberg, Jason (Sarah) Barclay, Jamie (Jake) Perez, Kathryn Barclay, and Caroline Barclay; great grandchildren, Allissa Smithson, Maci Falkenberg, Annie Barclay, Beau Barclay, Will Barclay, Cole Perez, Carter Perez, Kennedy Perez; sister, Donna Funkhouser; and daughter-in-law, Susan Barclay. He is preceded in passing by his loving wife of 67 years, Viva Faye Barclay; son, Bruce J. Barclay; brother, Emerson Barclay; and sister, Ouida Westerfeld.

Visitation will be begin at 11:00 am at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East on Tuesday August 24, 2021, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm. William will be laid to rest at Rossburg Cemetery in New Point, IN. Please visit www.flannerbuchanan.com to sign the online guest register.

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