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William Weathers Obituary
KNOXVILLE - William (Bill) S. Weathers, Sr., 85 years of age, went home to his Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Knoxville TN.
Bill was born on April 27, 1938, in Sheffield, AL to his wonderful parents Ewell and Nell Sims Weathers. Bill and his brother, JT, grew up in Knoxville, TN. Bill graduated from Young High School in 1956, briefly attended the University of Tennessee and followed with a 40-year career in heating and air conditioning sales. Career opportunities allowed him to live and work in multiple locations in Tennessee, Virginia, Florida and, Georgia before moving to Rogersville, TN in 1993. Bill retired from Hawkins County Gas Company in 2003 as an Equipment Sales Manager.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Ewell and Nell of Knoxville, TN, and his hero big brother Col. JT, USA, Retired, Cascade, MD.
Bill is survived by his children son Bill Jr. (Beth) of Savannah, GA, son Frank (Julienne) of Knoxville, TN and daughter Katherine of Loganville, GA. Along with his grandchildren Martin (Maika) of Statesboro, GA, Nathan, Emily and Scott of Knoxville, TN. Additionally his great grandchildren Liam, Cash, and Wynn of Statesboro, GA. Also, his niece Mickie Kaye Walters (James) of TX and nephews JT Jr. of VA and Col. Bruce Kent, USA, Retired (Kristi) of NC. Several cousins in various locations and many friends and neighbors in the Rogersville and Church Hill community. He also leaves his very special lady friend, sweetheart and sister in Christ, Ms. Lois L. Trent of Rogersville.
Bill was an active member of the First Christian Church of Rogersville and loved being a part of its congregation. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec 28 at 11AM in the church sanctuary of First Christian Church of Rogersville on Depot Street, followed by a celebration of life service at noon conducted by Randy Overdorf.
Honorary pallbearers are Howard Moody, Darryl Castle, Kerry Jackson, Eddy Ward, Craig Snapp, Sammy Keys and Randy Ball. Private interment will be held at McKinney Cemetery in Rogersville following the service.
In Lieu of flowers, the Weathers Family requests memorial donations to either:
The First Christian Church, PO Box 312, Rogersville, TN 37857 or Of One Accord Ministries, 306 E. Main Street, Rogersville, TN 37857
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