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William Shumate Obituary
KINGSPORT - William "Bill" Randal Shumate, 69, passed away Monday January 9, 2023 at Holston Valley Hospital.
He graduated from Ketron High School in 1972 and worked briefly at Warriors Path State Park and Tennessee Eastman Company.
He served 6 years in the U.S. Navy nuclear power program and was employed in the commercial nuclear power industry by Dominion Virginia Power for 24 years.
Bill returned to Kingsport after his retirement in March 2010.
He is survived by his mother, Jewell Shumate; sister, Patti Self and husband Chad.
Per his wishes no formal services will be conducted.
To express condolences to the family please visit our website at www.cartertrent.com.
Carter Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is serving the Shumate family.
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Bob Jones
January 5, 2025
I miss interfacing with Bill on FB and viewing pics of his dogs. I can envision Bill in heaven walking and talking to his dogs.
Kevin Brennan
January 15, 2023
Oh Bill,
I shared one of my most memorable and funny work stories with you. I still laugh when I think about it and get big laughs when I tell others!!! You know exactly what I'm talking about. Much respect for the submarine sailor. Rest easy my friend. Your friendship and wit will be missed by many.
Kevin Brennan
Bob Copeland
January 14, 2023
I worked with Bill at NAPS and found him kind and friendly. Always having an interesting observation about any situation he found himself in. I thoroughly enjoyed his friendship and will miss him at the group breakfasts he occasionally frequented.
Rest in peace my friend.
Bob Jones
January 14, 2023
I always enjoyed interacting with Bill at work and on FB. Bill was a straight shooter who had high standards and always walked the talk. We shared a mutual love and respect for dogs. Bill will be sorely missed.
John Wetzel
January 14, 2023
I worked with Bill for many years. He was a great guy. I really got to know him well while I took him back and forth to Charlottesville for his treatments. Rest in peace my friend.
Scott Bowman
January 14, 2023
I worked with Bill for many years at NAPS. Bill was a great guy and mentor. Bill was one of the contributors to the Instrumemt Shop comic book. Bill I will miss you posts of you and the dogs out at the pond. Rest well my friend.
Jim Padgett
January 14, 2023
I worked with Bill many years at NAPS. We both served in the Navy so had much in common.
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