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William Earl Sills

1927 - 2020

William Earl Sills obituary, 1927-2020, Lexington, KY

BORN

1927

DIED

2020

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Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road

3421 Harrodsburg Road

Lexington, Kentucky

William Sills Obituary

SILLS William Earl, 93, faithful servant of Christ and his family, and beloved husband of Etta Mae Smith Sills, passed peacefully at his home on August 31, 2020. Born Feb. 25, 1927 in Paducah, Ky., he was the owner of Sills Home Improvement Co. for 59 years and worked every day until shortly before his death. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Ky. for 65 years where he served as deacon, usher, and on many committees. In addition to his wife of 72 years, he is survived by his children Larry Sills (Lori), Dennis Sills, Marcia Hampton, Wayne Sills (Melissa), and Todd Sills (Amy); grandchildren Kristi Sutton (Tom), Tricia Cary (Curtis), Jamison Sills (Erin Marie), Jerrod Sills (Rachel), Bradley Sills, Brett Sills, Ben Sills (Elizabeth), Jackson Sills, Hayden Sills, Landon Sills, and Luke Sills; great grandchildren Taylor Ball (Parker), Caleb Sills, Maddelyn Sills, Evelyn Sills, Levi Sills, Lily Sills, Liam Sills, and Drew Sutton; great great granddaughters Ella Ball and Ava Ball; twin brother James M. Sills, sister Juanita Richardson, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Garlon C. and Agnes Walton Sills, brother Garlon C. Sills, Jr., and son-in-law Harold Hampton. Visitation for Bill will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home on Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, Ky. The funeral will be at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Rd., Lexington, Ky. on Thursday, September 3 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Bluegrass Hospice Care or the Immanuel Baptist Church Benevolence fund.
Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Sep. 1, 2020.

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Susan Waldon-Denton

September 3, 2020

So honored to have known Mr. Bill Sills. I would describe him as a Prince Of A Man! I treasure the friendship that I share with the entire Richardson/Sills family. Prayers for all of you in the days ahead. Blessings!

Susan Waldon-Denton

September 3, 2020

So honored to have known Mr. Bill Sills. I would describe him as a Prince Of A Man! I treasure the friendship that I share with the entire Richardson/Sills family. Prayers for all of you in the days ahead. Blessings!

Lura D Foster

September 2, 2020

I love you, Uncle Billy. I regret that I can't be there because of my bad back and trying to pack for Florida to stay one or two months. To all my dear and closest Sills family I love you all and am praying for you and Etta Mae. All my love, Lura

Bill Dennis

September 2, 2020

Mr. Sills was an inspiration to me and I'm sure to many other people who had the privilege to meet him. I have waited on him many times over the years at Grott The Loc Doc, and always found him to be pleasant, even when I could tell he didn't feel so good. My sincere condolences are extended to his family and loved ones.

Michael Couch

September 1, 2020

Dennis,

So sorry to hear this news. I hate to hear it for you and your family.

My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. If I can do something for you don't hesitate to reach out.

Michael Couch

Brenda Suiter

September 1, 2020

I am so very, very sorry for your loss. My heart grieves with you at this time. Even though I didn't know Bill very long, he was one of the best gentlemen I have known known. I will sure miss seeing him.

Elaine Spencer

September 1, 2020

A good and true friend for over 35 years. It was my privilege to have him as my landlord for that long, if I had a problem I just called and he almost always dropped whatever he was doing and came. He was one of a kind and he was so kind. I know his large family will miss him but he leaves behind a stellar example of how work and caring for others should be practiced by all of us. I will miss him even though I haven't seen him in the last five years, I had to stay home and care for my Mom who died March 31st. He was a wonderful man who leaves behind a great legacy, here's hoping we can all live up to. To Etta Mae, I know this is such a sad time for you but you have wonderful memories and a great family to depend on. The memories will be your treasures here on earth, be comforted by them. May God bless you and keep you and I will keep you in my prayers. Elaine Spencer.

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2

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY

Sep

3

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11:00 a.m.

Immanuel Baptist Church

3100 Tates Creek Rd., Lexington, KY

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