George William Parker (Bill) Adkisson
George William Parker (Bill) Adkisson, age 86, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009. He was born January 13, 1923 in Harriman, Tn. The son of Jesse and Annilee Adkisson, he attended Harriman High School. He proudly served in the Army during World War II, stationed in Japan and the Phillipines. He was a life-long member of First Christian Church, having served as a deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher. He owned and operated Adkisson's Flowers for over 40 years. A quiet, hard-working, unassuming man, his greatest joy was his family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Annilee Adkisson; a grandson, Matthew Rittenhouse; sister, June Adkisson Bilbrey; and infant brother, Thomas Delano Adkisson.
He is survived by:
Wife Dolores Roy (Dee) Adkisson of Harriman, whom he married in Detroit, Michigan December 3, 1949.
Daughters & sons in law Linda (Jesse) Rittenhouse of Harriman
Marta (Beryl) Nichols of Jasper, AL
Marilyn (Bill) Hyden of Sparta
Julie (Anthony) Garland of Friendsville
Son & daughter-in-law Brad (Marsha) Adkisson of Harriman
He was blessed with ten grandchildren: Jenny Beth (Scott) Guinn
Nathan (Brandi) Adkisson
Matthew Rittenhouse
Josh Adkisson
Ezekiel Nichols
Jessica Rittenhouse
Clay Nichols
Olivia Hardie
Taylor Hyden
Anna Beth Garland
And four great-grandchildren Cheyenne Watson
Ethan Guinn
Cody Watson
Ella Guinn
Sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Jo (Delno) Hafford
Ed (Jerry) Bilbrey
Bill (Sally) Roy
Marilyn (Dick) Snyder
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and family.
The family will receive friends at First Christian Church in Harriman from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m., with Ministers Nathan Williams and Joe Widner officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Harriman City Cemetery. Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman handling arrangements.
George William Parker (Bill) Adkisson, age 86, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009. He was born January 13, 1923 in Harriman, Tn. The son of Jesse and Annilee Adkisson, he attended Harriman High School. He proudly served in the Army during World War II, stationed in Japan and the Phillipines. He was a life-long member of First Christian Church, having served as a deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher. He owned and operated Adkisson's Flowers for over 40 years. A quiet, hard-working, unassuming man, his greatest joy was his family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Annilee Adkisson; a grandson, Matthew Rittenhouse; sister, June Adkisson Bilbrey; and infant brother, Thomas Delano Adkisson.
He is survived by:
Wife Dolores Roy (Dee) Adkisson of Harriman, whom he married in Detroit, Michigan December 3, 1949.
Daughters & sons in law Linda (Jesse) Rittenhouse of Harriman
Marta (Beryl) Nichols of Jasper, AL
Marilyn (Bill) Hyden of Sparta
Julie (Anthony) Garland of Friendsville
Son & daughter-in-law Brad (Marsha) Adkisson of Harriman
He was blessed with ten grandchildren: Jenny Beth (Scott) Guinn
Nathan (Brandi) Adkisson
Matthew Rittenhouse
Josh Adkisson
Ezekiel Nichols
Jessica Rittenhouse
Clay Nichols
Olivia Hardie
Taylor Hyden
Anna Beth Garland
And four great-grandchildren Cheyenne Watson
Ethan Guinn
Cody Watson
Ella Guinn
Sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Jo (Delno) Hafford
Ed (Jerry) Bilbrey
Bill (Sally) Roy
Marilyn (Dick) Snyder
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and family.
The family will receive friends at First Christian Church in Harriman from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m., with Ministers Nathan Williams and Joe Widner officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Harriman City Cemetery. Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman handling arrangements.
George William Parker (Bill) Adkisson
George William Parker (Bill) Adkisson, age 86, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009. He was born January 13, 1923 in Harriman, Tn. The son of Jesse and Annilee Adkisson, he attended Harriman High School. He proudly served in the Army during World War II, stationed in Japan and the Phillipines. He was a life-long member of First Christian Church, having served as a deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher. He owned and operated Adkisson's Flowers for over 40 years. A quiet, hard-working, unassuming man, his greatest joy was his family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Annilee Adkisson; a grandson, Matthew Rittenhouse; sister, June Adkisson Bilbrey; and infant brother, Thomas Delano Adkisson.
He is survived by:
Wife Dolores Roy (Dee) Adkisson of Harriman, whom he married in Detroit, Michigan December 3, 1949.
Daughters & sons in law Linda (Jesse) Rittenhouse of Harriman
Marta (Beryl) Nichols of Jasper, AL
Marilyn (Bill) Hyden of Sparta
Julie (Anthony) Garland of Friendsville
Son & daughter-in-law Brad (Marsha) Adkisson of Harriman
He was blessed with ten grandchildren: Jenny Beth (Scott) Guinn
Nathan (Brandi) Adkisson
Matthew Rittenhouse
Josh Adkisson
Ezekiel Nichols
Jessica Rittenhouse
Clay Nichols
Olivia Hardie
Taylor Hyden
Anna Beth Garland
And four great-grandchildren Cheyenne Watson
Ethan Guinn
Cody Watson
Ella Guinn
Sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Jo (Delno) Hafford
Ed (Jerry) Bilbrey
Bill (Sally) Roy
Marilyn (Dick) Snyder
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and family.
The family will receive friends at First Christian Church in Harriman from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m., with Ministers Nathan Williams and Joe Widner officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Harriman City Cemetery. Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman handling arrangements.
George William Parker (Bill) Adkisson, age 86, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009. He was born January 13, 1923 in Harriman, Tn. The son of Jesse and Annilee Adkisson, he attended Harriman High School. He proudly served in the Army during World War II, stationed in Japan and the Phillipines. He was a life-long member of First Christian Church, having served as a deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher. He owned and operated Adkisson's Flowers for over 40 years. A quiet, hard-working, unassuming man, his greatest joy was his family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Annilee Adkisson; a grandson, Matthew Rittenhouse; sister, June Adkisson Bilbrey; and infant brother, Thomas Delano Adkisson.
He is survived by:
Wife Dolores Roy (Dee) Adkisson of Harriman, whom he married in Detroit, Michigan December 3, 1949.
Daughters & sons in law Linda (Jesse) Rittenhouse of Harriman
Marta (Beryl) Nichols of Jasper, AL
Marilyn (Bill) Hyden of Sparta
Julie (Anthony) Garland of Friendsville
Son & daughter-in-law Brad (Marsha) Adkisson of Harriman
He was blessed with ten grandchildren: Jenny Beth (Scott) Guinn
Nathan (Brandi) Adkisson
Matthew Rittenhouse
Josh Adkisson
Ezekiel Nichols
Jessica Rittenhouse
Clay Nichols
Olivia Hardie
Taylor Hyden
Anna Beth Garland
And four great-grandchildren Cheyenne Watson
Ethan Guinn
Cody Watson
Ella Guinn
Sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Jo (Delno) Hafford
Ed (Jerry) Bilbrey
Bill (Sally) Roy
Marilyn (Dick) Snyder
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and family.
The family will receive friends at First Christian Church in Harriman from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m., with Ministers Nathan Williams and Joe Widner officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Harriman City Cemetery. Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman handling arrangements.
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