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William Wilson Obituary
Knoxville - William Clifford Wilson Sr., age 67, departed this life peacefully, Thursday June 6, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
Born April 8, 1952 to the late Jessie "Joe" and Annie Ruth Wilson. He was a 1970 graduate of Rule High School and worked afterward until he retired from Gerdau Steel after 35 years of service. After retirement, he found his true calling as full-time granddaddy with, " Three Bears Day Care." He was a devoted family man who loved children from all families, with a strong mind and body, a sensitive heart and pure soul.
Preceded in death by son, William C. Wilson Jr.; brothers, Marion Wilson, and Ronald E. Wilson.
Survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Harriet L. Wilson; children, Michelle A Wilson, Marcus A. and Tobi M Wilson; sisters, Johnnie Mae Wade, Barbara Joe Ratledge, and brother, Donald E. Wilson all of Knoxville; nine grandchildren, Dante', Jalen, Dominique, Brendan, Darreus, Mickaela, Deh'Leliah, Loryn, and Tamia; six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins to include devoted niece, Mamie L Davis; brother- in- law, Howard Lovely Jr. of Greeley, Co.; sisters- in -law, Ethel (Robert) Jackson, Francine (Melvin) Farmer all of Knoxville, Tn, and Yolanda Lovely of Baton Rouge, La; dedicated friends, Lawrence Johnson and Michael Harrington.
Family will receive friends, 11:00-12:00 noon, Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 12:00 noon, Rev. Steve Simpson, Officiating.
Interment New Gray Cemetery.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
www.jarnigansmortuary.com
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Tony Thomas
June 8, 2024
One of the nicest and helpful man I was proyd to call my friend. Love yoy my brother
Rose B. Davis
June 16, 2019
Harriet
Please accept my condolences in the passing of your beloved William...May the Lord our God grant you the peace that passes all understanding thru Christ Jesus
Mattie Butler
June 14, 2019
You are in our thoughts and prayers may God continue to keep you in his care.
Cyndi Walker
June 13, 2019
We are deeply saddened to hear of William's passing. We will keep the entire family in our thoughts and prayers and know we are here for you all in your time of grief. Love to you all, Virginia, Eddie, Cyndi.
Kathy & Tony Thomas
June 11, 2019
Sending Prayers for Healing to the Entire Family. We Love You
Joyce Underwood
June 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all and we love you.
Joyce Ann Underwood
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Jarnigan & Son Mortuary2823 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37914
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