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- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 7 Feb 2002.
LEQUIRE, WILLIAM F. "BILL" - age 58, of Maryville, entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 5, 2002, with his family at his side. He was a Truck Driver for 33 years, now driving for Mastercraft Boat Company. Preceded in death by father, Charlie Lequire. Leaving to cherish his memory, wife of 36 years, Delores Lequire; son, Chad Lequire of Maryville; daughter, Monique Lequire of Maryville; grandchildren, Matthew Lequire of Walland and Jacob Emert of Maryville; mother, Viola Lequire of Townsend,, and devoted brothers, Herbert and wife, Ethel Lequire of Knoxville, Kenneth and wife, Brenda Lequire of Maryville, Earl "Boot" and wife, Gail Lequire of Friendsville, and Hubert Freeland and wife, Kathy Lequire of Seymour, and devoted sisters, Charlotte and husband, Joe Wear and Nancy Armolt, all of Townsend, and Marlene Wilburn of Maryville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Paul and Jan Atkins and Steve and Kathy Atkins; sister-in-law, Wannette Gregory; special aunts, Mayme Sue Hyatt and Ollie McLemore; uncle, R. L. and wife, Una V. Hicks, and special friends, Pete Tipton and Rex Caughron; Co-Driver and Partner, Jeff Slusher, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2002, in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with his nephew, Rev. Jeff Atkins officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 10 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2002, at Grandview Cemetery for the entombment. The Pallbearers will be his loving family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: his best friend, Jacob Emert for his education, c/o Kenneth Lequire, 1420 Old Piney Road, Maryville, TN 37803. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2002, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com.
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