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Willie McIlwain Obituary
Knoxville , TN
McIlwain H. Willie, of Knoxville departed this life at home, November 15, 2015. Retired from the University of Tennessee food service Department.
Survivors: children, Steve E. (Stacie), Willie Jr. (Lucille), Robert D. (Latoya), Richard E., Kenny E. (Sidney), Angela Badgett, Manisha and Calvin; a host of grandchildren and great-grand children.
Family will receive friends, 12:30-1:00 p.m., Saturday at Jarnigan's Chapel; celebration of life, 1:00 p.m., Rev. Robert Burnett, Presiding, Pastor Linda McIlwain-Haynes, Eulogist. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com.
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Cebra & Donna Griffin
November 23, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
sharon frady
November 21, 2015
May God give you his comfort and strength during this time. I will miss Willie greatly. He was a great friend and person to me.
Susan Ferrin
November 18, 2015
I will miss my friend, now in God's loving arms.
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