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- [S73] Rawlings Funeral Home, Book 2, 31 Jan 1983.
Georgia Gertrude Delozier obituary
- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 26 Dec 2005.
DELOZIER, WILLIAM C. (CARL) - born December 25,1922 ( a "Christmas Baby" ) went home to his Lord on Thursday December 22,2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Cora Maples DeLozier parents, Will and Georgia DeLozier, brothers Orland and Fred, and daughter, Lola Janette Inman. Carl is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Joe Newman grandsons, Joe, Jr. and wife Suzanne, and John Newman granddaughter Elizabeth Byrd, and great grandchildren, Nicci Hodge and Cody Hodge and great-great grandchildren, Brady Hodge and Bella Hodge. He is also survived by his brother Lewis DeLozier and wife Bessie sisters, Bea and Helen DeLozier sister-in-law Mayme Pryor, and several neices and their families. " ANY MAN CAN BE A FATHER, BUT IT TAKES SOMEONE SPECIAL TO BE A DADDY" and Carl was a loving "Daddy" for 47 years, taking Cora's daughters into his heart as his own. He had been a steadfast and loyal member of Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church since the late 50's. He was also known and loved throughout the community as a true friend. He was retired from Vasey& Kalthoff HVAC, and U.T. Veterinary Hospital, housekeeping department. He was also a veteran of World War 11, as a member of the 752nd Field Artillery Battalion. His pallbearers represent his life: Tim Morton representing the DeLozier family Fred Mynatt representing Cora's family Kelly Daniels representing the one's who've married into the family Cecil Frazier representing Huckleberry Springs Church Chris Boyens representing the Methodist Men's Group and Nolan Sharp representing the community. Honorary pallbearers - The French Broad Circuit United Methodist Men's Group. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Huckleberry Springs UMC Building Fund 1832 Azrock Drive Knoxville, Tenn. 37914 or to the French Broad Circuit United Methodist Men for their benevolence fund 7607 Thorngrove Pike Knoxville, Tenn. 37914. The family will receive friends Monday December 26, 2005 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with services to follow at 8:00 pm in the Chapel of Evergreen Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Goins and Rev. Jimmy Sherrod officiating. The interment will be Tuesday December 27,2005 at 11:00 am in the Huckleberry Springs Cemetery. Evergreen Funeral Home 7426 Asheville Highway is in charge of the arrangements. 865-637-7955
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 40417747).
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