William L. Garland

William L. Garland, age 95, of Maryville, died Monday, August 1, 2016 at the family home. Mr. Garland was born Sept. 1, 1920 in Townsend and lived in Cades Cove until the National Park was formed. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving honorably in World War II. William worked as a linesman for TVA until 1961, when his health forced his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, working in his shop, and spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jeanne Garland; brothers, Herman, Jake, and John Garland; sisters, Lorene McGill and Imogene Hyde; son, Steven Garland. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Garland; sons, Richard (Connie) Garland of Mesa, AZ, David (Lisa) Garland of Gilbert, AZ; step-sons, Bud (Marcia) Wilson of Walland, John (Cindy) Wilson, James (Tammy) Wilson all of Maryville; step-daughters, Vickie (Jimmy) McGill, Paula McCarter, all of Maryville; Yolanda Richardson of Madisonville; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dude (Irene) Garland, Fred Garland, all of Maryville. Funeral Ceremony will be 12:00 Noon, Saturday, August 6, 2016 in the Dotson Wildwood Chapel with the Rev. Tim Garland, officiating. Interment will follow in Prospect Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 12:00 Noon at Dotson Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Dotson Funeral Home, 4838 Wildwood Road, Wildwood. (865-984-5959) Online Book of Memories - www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

Visitation Details

Saturday, August 6th, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm, Dotson Wildwood Chapel

Service Information

Saturday, August 6th, 2016 12:00pm, Dotson Wildwood Chapel

Interment Details

Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery

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