William 'Bill' Beeler - Class of 1953

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Beeler, William L. (Bill) age 82 passed away peacefully on Thursday Jan. 25, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Aubrey and Martha O. Beeler and brother Ken Beeler. Survived by wife of 62 years Martha Lee, son Gary (Debbie) Beeler, daughter Terry (Pentelis) Merianos. Grandson Storm Beeler, granddaughter Misti Nelson, great grandson Rhett Nelson and grand dog Max. Sister-in-law Glenda Beeler, brother-in-law Troy (Carolyn) Beets. Nieces Gwen Cameron and Audrey Hurst. Nephews Jay & Doug Beets. Extended family and special friends to include the Arif Abbasi and the Zafer Choudhury families, Holland Ricker, Wes Baird, Linda Walker, Larry Frazier, Mary Jane Kirkham, Carol Dockery, Emilie Wileman, Wilburn Willox,Cheryl Collins, Darlene Parrish, Charmaine Nichols, Yyonna Hansard, Kathy Bates, Thomas Merianos, Lisa Sands, Jackie and Sophie Wright. Bill was a graduate of the 1953 Class at Rule High School, a USAF Veteran and he retired from Boeing of Oak Ridge. Bill enjoyed helping his daughter Terry at Martha Lee's Jewelry which is their family business that he started with his wife Martha Lee in 1979. He also enjoyed working in his yard and trips to the beach. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Caregivers at Norwood Clinic and the Blount County Life Care Center for the loving care provided to Bill. The family will receive friends on Sunday Jan. 28, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with Funeral Services at 7:00 PM with Rev Josh Green officiating. Family and friends will meet at Sinking Springs Cemetery in Clinton, TN at 12:45 PM for Interment Service at 1:00 PM with Full Military Honors by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. The online obituary may be viewed and condolences made at www.rosemortuary .com.
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2018