SGM (Ret) William Heemsoth Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

DIED

March 30, 2015

AGE

LOCATION

LaVergne, Tennessee

Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Smyrna Obituary

SGM (Ret) William Heemsoth, age 62, of LaVergne, died at his home Monday, March 30, 2015. He was a native of New Haven, Indiana and was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Stanley Heemsoth.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Cherry Heemsoth; children, Samantha Mertens and her husband Jon of Columbus, GA, Will Heemsoth and his wife Marlena of Louisville, KY, and Josh Heemsoth and his wife Catherine of Charleston, SC; his mother, Barbara Faye Higginbotham of Clarksville, GA; a sister, Pam Swaidner of Peterstown, WV and a nephew, Lloyd Adkins of LaVergne, and ten grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.

Mr. Heemsoth was a retired United States Army Sergeant Major and Bronze Star recipient. His tours of duty included Vietnam and the first Gulf War. Following his military career, he worked for the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority retiring in October of 2014 after 16 years of service.

A visitation with the family will be Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of a memorial service with military honors beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna.

An online guestbook is available for Mr. Heemsoth at www.woodfinchapel.com

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William was a soldier's soldier. We were Drill Sergeants together at Fort Knox in the very early 80s. A true professional, he always worked diligently to turn out highly competent and motivated tankers. William was a fantastic mentor for young soldiers and a true friend to everyone he worked with. All of us at A-3-1 respected him and relied on him for guidance and help. My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the entire Heemsoth family. I only wish that I could have contacted him before his...

Philip Caterina

December 19, 2021 | Monroe, GA | Military

SGM Heemsoth was my very first 1SG (HHC 3/35) in 1990 and what an example he set. Condolences to the family.

Joe Sturm

October 17, 2015 | Shepherdstown, WV

Cherry-Just saw this. So sorry to hear about Bill. Jenny

Jenny Snead

July 09, 2015 | Beverly Hills FL, FL

The very best First Sergeant I ever met.
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Mark Shumate

May 10, 2015 | Morrilton, AR

My prayers go out to the family and loved ones. You will always be missed by many, for your service as a veteran and husband, father and friend. The Metro Airport Authority lost a great asset and family member. You are gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your service and dedication to this country and the many that depended on you. My friend. ADC(AW)Hardini Carter (USN Retired)

Hardini Carter

April 04, 2015 | Nashville, TN

Bill what a Blessing you were to DPS. Your integrity, kindness and humor are already greatly missed.
Mrs. Heemsoth my prayers are with you and your family, whom he loved so much.

Lynn Oliver

April 04, 2015 | LaVergne, TN

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Bill was a wonderful co-worker and friend. He was always a good listener if you needed to talk and his sense of humor would brighten our days. He shared many stories of his service to our country, how proud he was of his children, and his life adventures. He will be sadly missed

Cynda Hubarth

April 01, 2015 | Portland, TN

I am very sorry for your loss. Bill was always kind to me. I have great respect for him. I know my kids will miss their grandfather.

Erin Colligan

April 01, 2015 | Floyds Knobs, IN

Dear Mrs. Heemsoth I understand your time of grief and hope the time of sorrow passes. Dale, Fay and I came to talk to you at McDonalds the first time & the second time when you'll came for the Birthday party at Bill`s Mom!s house here in Georgia. Dale & I send Our Sincere Condolences to you and all of your family.
Msgt Robert & Dale Mize Ret. USAF.

Robert Mize

March 31, 2015 | Eastanollee, GA

SGM (Ret) William Heemsoth

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