Monday, November 02, 2009
Paul A. Williams
Paul A. Williams, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Saturday evening, October 31, 2009, at Wexford House after an extended illness. Paul was born in Elizabethton and had lived in Kingsport for the past 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army/Air Force during World War II. Paul was a retired photographer, having worked at WJHL and WKPT-TV. He was a member of Belvue Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, O. Brian and Nancy Williams, and an infant brother.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Williams of Kingsport; two daughters, Buffy Elizabeth Coleman of Kingsport and Lois Carrier Maurice and husband David of Johnson City; two sons, Wayne Williams and wife Sherry of Piney Flats, Tenn., and Paul Williams Jr. and wife Debbie of Hampton, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Summer Coleman and Jordon Coleman; a sister, Louise Thomas of Jefferson City, Tenn.; a brother, B.C. Williams and wife Rose of California; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Andrew Griffith and Wilma Hutson.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport, and also anytime at the residence of his daughter, 1505 Fuller Street. A service will follow at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Street officiating. A military graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, at Highland Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tenn., with the American Legion Post 3/265 and the Tennessee National Guard conducting the rites. Family and friends who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 15:55 p.m. Active pallbearers will be the Color Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Griffith, John Farthing, Lee Talbert and Allan Broyles. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Wexford House staff and residents of the second wing. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Williams family.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Paul A. Williams
Paul A. Williams, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Saturday evening, October 31, 2009, at Wexford House after an extended illness. Paul was born in Elizabethton and had lived in Kingsport for the past 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army/Air Force during World War II. Paul was a retired photographer, having worked at WJHL and WKPT-TV. He was a member of Belvue Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, O. Brian and Nancy Williams, and an infant brother.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Williams of Kingsport; two daughters, Buffy Elizabeth Coleman of Kingsport and Lois Carrier Maurice and husband David of Johnson City; two sons, Wayne Williams and wife Sherry of Piney Flats, Tenn., and Paul Williams Jr. and wife Debbie of Hampton, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Summer Coleman and Jordon Coleman; a sister, Louise Thomas of Jefferson City, Tenn.; a brother, B.C. Williams and wife Rose of California; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Andrew Griffith and Wilma Hutson.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport. A service will follow at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Street officiating. Music will be provided by the Lighthouse Quartet. A military graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, at Highland Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tenn., with the American Legion Post 3/265 and the Tennessee National Guard conducting the rites. Family and friends who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 15:55 p.m. Active pallbearers will be the Color Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Griffith, John Farthing, Lee Talbert, Allan Broyles, George Snodgrass, Jerry Snodgrass and Harry Snodgrass. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Wexford House staff and residents of the second wing. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Williams family.
