William Ross Morefield

William Ross Morefield obituary, Newport, TN

William Ross Morefield

William Morefield Obituary

Published by Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport on Nov. 30, 2015.
William Ross Morefield, 68, of Newport passed away, Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Lakeway Regional Hospital.

He was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ross Morefield; brother-in-law, Larry Gregg.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Morefield of Newport; son, William (Bill) Morefield, Jr. of Morristown; mother, Beatrice (Bea) Morefield of Newport; sister, Diane Gregg of White Pine; sister-in-law, Wanda Brooks of Newport; brother-in-law, John Brooks of Greeneville; several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

The family will receive friends Monday, Nov. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Manes Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Leon Large officiating.

Entombment will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 in Resthaven Memorial Mausoleum.

Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home.


This obituary was originally published in the Citizen Tribune.

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