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William Diamond Obituary
He attended Union University, Jackson, Tennessee where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and editor of the "Cardinal Cream". Upon graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was a proud veteran of WWII; and a recipient of three (3) Bronze Battle Stars.
Aftern returning home from the war, he went to Charlottesville, Virginia, where he graduated from UVA Law School at the "top of his class". He attended the Tax Practice Institute in Washington, D.C. He met the love of his life, Virginia Lang Diamond in Charlottesville.
She survives him along with their five children, ten grandchildren and one great grandson, as follows, Clarenita Hamilton, husband, Howard, and daughters, Lauren, Jenna, Anna; Jenny Fields, and daughter, Randilee Diamond Fields; Clark Diamond, and wife, Mia, and daughters, Carlee, Ali, Clark's son, Chase; Steve Diamond, and wife, Renee, and children, Stephen, Tyler, Morgan; William (Billy) Thomas Diamond III; one great grandson, Grayson Tyler Diamond.
Bill Diamond practiced law for forty plus years in Jackson; law firm, Fonville and Diamond. He was city attorney during the administration of Mayor Quinton Edmunds. He was on the board of directors of Lambuth College and Lane Collge; co-founder of Tennessee Youth Town; a founding member of Forest Heights United Methodist Church where for many years he taught the "Bill Diamond Bible class" for retired ministers.
Bill was devoted to his wife of 61 years and devoted to his family; a friend to all; loved by all.
There will be a private memorial service for family on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Tennessee with Rev. Paul Clayton officiating; arrangements with Lawrence Sorensen Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Forest Heights United Methodist Church.
"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." - John II:25-26
Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home 731-424-2424
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Sally Blanton
September 20, 2010
I wish to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Mr. Diamond. (Jenny, I hope you will remember me.) Mr. Diamond was always a gentleman to me in my 15 years in General Sessions Court. I know you will miss him. May God give all of you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
SHIRLEY WYANT
September 19, 2010
MY HEARTFUL SYMPATHY TO MY DEAREST SISTER AND ALL OF HER FAMILY. BILL WAS THE GREATEST BROTHER-IN-LAW ANYONE COULD HAVE. I WILL MISS HIM MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS. HE NEVER MET A STRANGER; ALWAYS CARING, HELPFUL AND ALWAYS WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. HE SPREAD JOY WHEREVER HE WENT HE HAD A BRILLANT MIND UNTIL THE END. THEIR 5 WONDERFUL CHILDREN ARE INDESCRIBABLE, OF WHOM HE WAS SO VERY PROUD. I HAVE NEVER KNOWN A MORE LOVING FAMILY. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY ANYONE WHO KNEW HIM -- GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!
MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS WITH HIS SPECIAL FAMILY.
I LOVE YOU, SIS, AND I SHARE IN YOUR GREAT LOSS,
SHIRLEY ANN LANG WYANT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
September 19, 2010
Uncle Bill was a one-of-a-kind person who will never be forgotten. He did so much for so many and had a wonderful sense of humor. He could talk about anything and could make anyone laugh. He leaves behind a devoted, wonderful family, we will always cherish our many wonderful memories of him. Rest in peace Uncle Bill. Love, Renee, Barry, Rebecca & Emily
Bobbye McKelvy
September 18, 2010
So sorry about Mr Diamond, he was such a sweet. respectable gentalman,He always had something nice to say when greeting you,
I loved him and the whole family and you sure have my symathany.
Bobbje Jean McKelvy
Fred & Vicki Benjamin
September 18, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Diamond family for the loss of your loved one.
Joe Clements
September 18, 2010
The Diamond Family will be in our Prayers.
September 18, 2010
I was deeply sadden to hear of your father & grandfather death. Having lost my father in June, my love, prayer & thoughts are with you Jenny, Steve & Randilee as well as all your family. Carol Lovelace -Sunny Daze
September 18, 2010
A wonderful, kind and thoughtful man has left our presence but will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences. Vicki Allen Jackson TN
vickie anderson
September 18, 2010
YOu are in my prayers. May God bless the Diamond family always.
Love, John and vickie anderson
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