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WILLIAM CLYDE "BILL" MARTIN

WILLIAM CLYDE "BILL" MARTIN obituary, Knoxville, TN

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WILLIAM MARTIN Obituary

MARTIN, WILLIAM CLYDE "BILL" - age 78, of Knoxville, passed away at home on Friday, October 31, 2014. Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Bill and Violet would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on November 22nd. He was father to Douglas (Susan), Dennis, Sarah, and Michael (Ed); and grandfather to Madelyn and Claire. Bill is also survived by sister, Jean Schlangen (Marion) of Decatur, Alabama; and her sons, Greg, Mike, and Rickey. Bill was a lifelong resident of East Tennessee, growing up in the Walland area. He was a respected private practice architect and well known in the design and construction community. Bill will be deeply missed by family and friends. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 8th, at 2:00 p.m. at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7225 Old Clinton Pike, Powell, Tennessee, with Rev. Dr. Thomas Sweet and Rev. Fran Vickers officiating. A receiving of friends reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either St. Jude's Children's Hospital, East Tennessee Ronald McDonald House, or the East Tennessee Kerbela Shriner's Hospital, or a charity of your choice. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the Martin family, and invites you to view and sign the guestbook at www.gentrygriffey.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2014.

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Christine Egan

December 2, 2014

May eternally God bless the entire Martin family and give peace.

David

November 19, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Martin family. Although i didn't know Bill, his love for Dennis and his strength and that of the family through the years is an inspiration to me and many others. I hope he finally has the answers he always sought

My Hanging Garden is for you...

William Bertram

November 19, 2014

God Bless you, Dennis, and family. And may ALL of our various Gods protect us all from evil...

Carmex Auto

November 7, 2014

Mrs. Martin, our prayers are with you and your family, may God bless you with strength and peace. even though we worked with Mr. Martin for a short time he became a true friend to us. We have lost a wonderful person, great man and a professional that went to extra step. He will be missed. we send our love.
Sandra

Stacy Mynatt

November 7, 2014

Miss Violet - I am praying God will wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you.

November 6, 2014

Violet, Douglas, Sarah & Michael and Family: Our prayers are lifted for each of you; may Peace surround you at this time and always. Our love, Douglas & Jeannie Scott, Maryville, Tennessee

Steve Ridenour

November 6, 2014

Violet and family, my father and I worked with Bill on many projects and he had exceptional industry knowledge to direct the projects and an interest to educate a craft when needed. He was a outstanding architect but it was Bill the man that impressed me the most. Bill truly got to know his customers and became a true friend to many. He truly loved his family and shared them in conversation regularly. Bill will be sadly missed and our hope is God will bless you all with comfort and strength during this difficult time. We send our love, Steve, Jill and Tanner

Eunice Goodwin

November 6, 2014

Violet and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of Bill. We wish you comfort and peace as you remember a life well lived.
Eunice and Dan Goodwin

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8

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church

7225 Old Clinton Pike, Powell, TN

Funeral services provided by:

Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville

5301 Fountain Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

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