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Vern Williams Obituary
He was born in Carter County, Tenn., and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus and loved his Sunday school class very much.
He served his country proudly and with honor in the U. S. Navy during World War II. While in the Navy, he was a featherweight boxing champion. He was a retired fitter welder with Bristol Metals. While employed there, he was very instrumental with the construction of the Bristol Va./Tenn. sign on State Street.
He was a farmer who loved to garden and enjoyed going to the farmer's market. He was an avid reader who enjoyed reading Appalachian history. He also loved his faithful Labrador Retriever, Foxxy.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Nannie L. Williams; 2 sisters; and 11 brothers.
He is survived by his son, Vernie Williams and wife Sue of Meadowview; four daughters, Jane Day and husband Randall of Sparta, Tenn., Donna Fuller and husband Jimmy of Damascus, Suzanne McGlocklin of Bristol, Va., and Kim Parks of Bristol, Va.; one brother, Lester Williams of Londonberry, N.H.; one sister, Pauline Richardson of Grand Prairie, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Friday, June 26, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, with Pastor David Matlock officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The committal service will be conducted Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Greenfield Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Wayne Guinn officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Highlands Veteran's Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend the committal service are asked to assemble at the cemetery.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the First Baptist Church men's Sunday school class.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.
The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Vern Williams.
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Terry` Williams
July 5, 2009
My dear cousins,
Mom sent me an e-mail to let me know that Uncle Vern had gone Home. I know the sadness you feel with his passing, but I know the joy that is he is with the Lord. Cindi and I want you to know that you are all in our hearts and prayers.
Mildred Counts-Anderson
June 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Phala (Tay) Fulks (Humphrey)
June 26, 2009
Donna and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your
dad, he was a very special man. Your all in my thoughts and Prayers.
Pastor David Griffin
June 26, 2009
Donna and Family,
Vern was such a blessing to me and many others. His loss is great but his reward is greater. I look forward to seeing him in heaven. The family is in my prayers and thoughts.
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June 26, 2009
Donna, Abe and Brad,
So sorry for your loss.Your Dad and Granddad will be missed, but you have many years of good memories.
Patty and David
June 26, 2009
June 26, 2009
Vernie & Sue, Darrel,Byran
My Sympathy goes to you in the lost of
your loved one.I am so sorry,God will comfort you. You are in my prayers.
Millie Turnmire
June 25, 2009
Donna, Abe, Brad and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. He will be forever in your heart and in your memories.
Sanford & Janet Bowling
Angie Fritz
June 25, 2009
Donna & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed - I will miss seeing his smiling face at church. Know that I am praying for you during this time. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort and peace.
Bob & Nancy Fritz
June 25, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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