William Garrett Joslin

William "Bill" Joslin departed this life April 11, 2025.  Born in Syracuse NY. Served his country in the United States Marine Corps 1960-1964 and then reserves until 1966.

Proceeded in death by his parents Florence and Delos Joslin, his daughter Michelle Joslin, his two brothers Tom Joslin and Paul Joslin both of NY and his sister and brother-in-law Leonard” Lenny” and Gail Perrault of CA and his dog Bogart “Bogie”.

Bill worked for Rockwell International for 15 years and transferred to Tennessee in 1978, shortly after being laid off and then worked for Grinnell/Anvil Int in Henderson, TN for about very 20 years until he retired in 2005.

Bill never met a stranger, he was well known in the community for his boisterous but friendly nature, he frequented The Water Hole, Bogarts and other dance halls where he enjoyed 2 stepping. He also enjoyed yard work, traveling and his family. Bill was very handy and could handle most any plumbing, electrical or any other building project with ease. He was a master of all and perfectionist of his work.

Bill is survived by his rescue dog Nova, his daughter Catherine “Cathi” Coman (Dwannie), his granddaughter Desiree’ Coman, grandsons Cornelius Clark and Jared Joslin and 3 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering to honor Bill's life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors beginning at 12:00 p.m. and continuing until 2:00 p.m. concluding with military honors.

“Wild Bill” will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

In Memory Of My Dad

If I could write a story

It would be the greatest ever told

Of a kind and loving father

Who had a heart of gold

If could write a million pages

But still be unable to say, just how Much I love and miss him

Every single day

I will remember all he taught me

I'm hurt but won't be sad

Because he'll send me down the answers And he'll always be MY DAD