William Barcroft, Sr.

William M. ''Mr. Clean'' Barcroft, Sr., 65, Cadiz, died Friday, May 9, 2008 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio. Bill was born May 19, 1942 in Cadiz, Ohio a son of Edwin Barcroft, Sr. of Cadiz and the late Nellie M. Lyon Barcroft. Bill was a retired miner having worked at Y& O Coal Company, a member of the UMWA and the Cadiz Eagles, Aerie #2162; enjoyed working on CB radios, fishing, hunting, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Bill attended the Nazerene Church. Bill is survived in addition to his father; by his wife of 47 years, Helen Eickleberry Barcroft; 2 sons: Chuck of Loveland, Ohio and Billy and Joy of Cadiz; 4 daughters: Diana and Keith Jones of Cadiz, Darlene and Gene Brooks of Mansfield, Donna and Archie Best of Jewett, and Dee Dee and Terry DiLoretto of Cadiz; 17 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 3 brothers: Edwin, Robert, and Joseph all of Cadiz; 2 sisters: Janet Spaar of Cadiz and Nancy Stitt of Piedmont; and his beloved dog Millie. Calling hours will be Monday, May 12, 2-4 and 6-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz where funeral service will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ronald Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Military honors will be provided by the Cadiz American Legion. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, Ohio 44406.

Service

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 1:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States