William Bartley Connolly
(64 years old)
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Bartley Connolly of Center, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 20, 2025 at the age of 64. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Martin Connolly and Dolores Burns Connolly. He is survived by: his children, Chelsa Connolly of Longview and Chisom Connolly (Jaclyn) of Center; his grandchildren, Guinevere Burns of Longview, Augustus Burns of Longview, Bohannon Burns of Longview, Lacee Connolly of Center, Ashton Connolly of Center and Colton Connolly of Center; his siblings, Terry Connolly (Kelly) of Fountain Valley, California, Karen (Rich Partlow) of Naperville and Judy Ventresca of Bradenton, Florida; and his fiancée Barbara Smith of Timpson. He is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 25th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Watson & Sons Funeral Home (1554 TX-7, Center, TX 75935). A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, May 26th 2025 at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Kid's Ministry, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas, 75935 or Camp Deer Run at http://www.campdeerrun.com.