William James Alder

William James Alder

William Alder Obituary

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ALDER, William James passed away on March 18, 2007. He was a member of the Donelson Church of Christ. Mr. Alder was a Circle Theatre and Theatre Nashville Actor where he also won numerous Lighting and Technical awards. He was a volunteer for Cheekwood Trees of Christmas and Room at the Inn. He was also a Red Cross 18 gallon donor. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and a brother. Mr. Alder is survived by his wife Faye Alder; children, Emilee (Scott E.) Louise Alder Randall, Barney (Linda) Lee Alder III; step-children Wesley (Mary) Huntoon, Tony (Fair) Huntoon, Selena (Rick) Huntoon, Danny (Sherly) Huntoon, Eric (Sandra) Wall; grandchildren, Amy Lea Alder, Bryan Daniel Alder; step-grandchildren, Jeremy, Brandon, Amber, Tina, Aarron, Audrey, Renee, Anya; step-grandson Sam; and sister, Mary Castleman. Funeral services will be on Thursday March 22, 2007 at 2:30 P.M. at the Harpeth Hills Funeral Home with Eric Wall officiating. Interment will follow in the Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Frank Bessette and members of the Donelson Church of Christ will serve as pallbearers. Bryan Alder will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and on Wednesday from 6-8 P.M. at the HARPETH HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 9090 HWY 100, 646-9292

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