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Gary Williams Obituary

Gary Williams

Born: July 23, 1952 | Died: November 17, 2025

Gary Bentley Williams, age 73 of Knoxville, TN passed away on November 17, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1952 to the late Charles and Joyce Williams. Gary is survived by his wife Lucinda Williams, their children, grandchildren, along with many other family members that loved him dearly including his mother-in-law Dorothy Mynatt.

He was a loving husband who was very devoted to his family and faithful member of Great Light Lodge #300 where he attained the 33rd Degree.

Special thanks to the wonderful nursing staff at Nuclear Care Partners and Gentiva Hospice.

Funeral service will be Tuesday November 25, 2025 at noon at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, Rockford. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment to follow service at New Gray Cemetery, Knoxville. The body may be viewed on Monday at Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville from noon – 6 p.m. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24, 2025.

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Nov

24

Viewing

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Foothills Funeral Home - Maryville

910 Lincoln Road, Maryville, TN

Nov

25

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church

Rockford, TN

Nov

25

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church

Rockford, TN

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Foothills Funeral Home - Maryville

910 Lincoln Road, Maryville, TN 37804

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