Michael Keith Williams

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Michael Keith Williams, 71, of Elizabethton (Stoney Creek Community), went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Jones E. and Kate Buckles Williams.
He is survived by his precious wife of 47 years, Tonie Berry Williams. Also surviving are two daughters, Jessica Williams Manning and husband Phillip of Piney Flats and Christen Williams of Stoney Creek; a granddaughter, McKenzie Storie of Elizabethton; four grand-kitties, Puddin, Joey, Alex and Katie; two sisters, Teresa Williams Holly and husband Gary of Stoney Creek and Julie Williams Tetrick and husband Bill of Elizabethton; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Williams was a member of Harvest Baptist Church, Elizabethton, where he served in the Jail Ministry, Bus Ministry, Sunday School Teacher and Associate Pastor under Pastor Dale Greenwell. He was a 1969 graduate of Unaka High School and a member of the football team. He was a 1991 graduate of ETSU with a Bachelor of Arts with illustration emphasis. He served in the United States Navy from 1976-1980 where he served as a corpsman. He retired from the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in February 2020.
His hobbies included hiking, building model cars, draw & air brush, going to the lake, gardening, attending church when able, attending UHS football games when able, attending Carson-Newman football games and womens basketball games when able, watching West Coast Customs and photography.
A Service to Celebrate the life of Michael Williams will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dale Greenwell and Pastor Paul Lakus officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 18, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section). Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Friday, will be Rev. Teddy Lewis, Rev. Frank Osborne, Mr. Donn James, Dr. Timothy Zajonc, Jamie Buckles and Randell Buckles. Honorary pallbearers will be past and present Unaka High football players, Rev. Bryan Shell, Rev. Jim Johnson, Gary Holly, Kenny Storie, Jerry Dale Greene and Phillip Manning. The family would like to thank Dr. Agnes Hamati and the entire oncology staff at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center for all the love and care through the years, Dr. Wael Shams at the VA, the entire Mountain Home staff and caregivers for their excellent care, the nursing staff at Amedisys Hospice, and Smokey Mountain Medical Equipment.

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Jones Williams - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON — Jones E. Williams, age 93, 129 Harry Buckles Rd., Elizabethton went to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2006, in the James A. Quillen V.A. Medical Center, Johnson City, following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Armstrong and Sadie Sarah Elliott Williams. Mr. Williams was a very active member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and had served as church clerk, Sunday School superintendent, teacher, Bible School director and also printed the church bulletin. Mr. Williams’ Sunday School Class, the Jones Williams Sunday School Class, was named in his honor. He retired from North American Rayon Corporation. He was a licensed electrician. Mr. Williams was a 1st Sergeant in the U.S. Army having served during WW II in both the European and Pacific Theaters. In 1935 till 1938 Mr. Williams served in the 11th Medical Regiment at Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of fifty-four years, Kate Buckles Williams, three sisters, June Perry, Ruth Longmire, Gladys Williams, and two brothers, Roy Williams and Herman Williams. Mr. Williams was a devoted father to his family which includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Garry Holly, Julie and Bill Tetrick, one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Tonie Williams, all of Elizabethton, a loving and perfect papaw to his six granddaughters, Ronda Greaves, Tonya Hardy, Jessica Storie, Erica Holly, Ashley Tetrick, Christen Williams and his grandson, Jared Tetrick, one great-granddaughter, McKenzie Storie, one brother, Ray Williams, Elizabethton and one special niece, Gail Buckles. A funeral service for Mr. Williams will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Dr. William Duncan and Rev. James Hawk officiating. Music will be under the direction of The Smith Sisters, Debbie Gouge, Larry Stout and David Long, soloist. Interment will follow in the Buckles Cemetery with Rev. Clayton Briggs officiating. Full military honors will be accorded at the graveside. The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at Mr. Williams’ residence, 129 Harry Buckles Road, Elizabethton at anytime. Active pallbearers will be Chris Long, Perry Williams, Guerney Pierce, Terry Oliver, Bill Williams and Randy Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Buckles, J.C. Robinson, Mack Hyder, Norman Hyder, Don Tetrick, David Ledford and the men of the Jones Williams Sunday School Class of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is in charge of arrangements.

Jones married Barbara Kate Buckles on 7 Apr 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Alfred F. Buckles and Abbagail Nave) was born about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kate B. Williams, age 72, 129 Harry Buckles Road, Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday afternoon, April 6, 2004, following a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Abbagail Nave Buckles.
Mrs. Williams was a 1948 graduate of Unaka High School.
She and her husband Jones Williams were married on April 7, 1950 and were married for a total of 54 years.
She was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, the WMU of Caldwell Springs Baptist and had taught Sunday school in her church for more than 40 years.
She was a floral designer and was retired as the former co-owner and operator of City Floral Shop.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ella and Vera Buckles; four brothers, Brown, Thomas, Eston and Harry Buckles.
She is survived by her husband, Jones Williams of the VA Nursing Home, Johnson City; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael K and Tonie Berry Williams, of Elizabethton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Garry Holly and Julie and Bill Tetrick, all of Elizabethton, a very special niece, Gail Buckles of Elizabethton; one brother, J.N. Buckles of Johnson City; seven grandchildren, Jessica Storie and Christen Williams, both of Elizabethton; Tonya Hardy of Johnson City; Erica Holly of Elizabethton; Ronda Greaves of Denville, N.J.; Ashley Tetrick and Jared Tetrick both of Elizabethton; one great grandchild, McKenzie Storie of Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2004 at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Mr. Michael Williams, Dr. William Duncan and Rev. Willie Lunceford officiating. Music will be under the direction of Michael Williams, Peggy Oliver, Tina Lunceford and Kenny Storie. Burial will follow the funeral service at Buckles Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Guerney Pierce, Randy Wilson, Bill Tetrick, Doug Buckles, Randall Buckles, and Chris Long. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Tetrick, Jerry Weaver, Shane Hardy and Travis Bowling.

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Ray W. Williams, 89, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009, in the Hillview Health Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late A.V. & Sarah "Sadie" Elliott Williams. He was a graduate of Unaka High School and attended Steed College of Johnson City.

He was a retired Machinist from Bristol Compressors. Mr. Williams served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Williams was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church, where he had served as Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Trustee and Deacon for several years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Fannon Williams, November 17, 2003; by a son, James Williams, in 1970; four brothers: Roy, Twin brother Clay, Jones and Herman Williams; and Three Sisters: Gladys Williams, Ruth Longmire and June Perry.

Survivors include a son: Billy Ray Williams, Johnson City; A daughter: Kathryn Williams, of Virginia; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Hendrich and Rev. Bob Polk officiating.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Deacons of Oak Street Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Hillview Health Center for their excellence care of Ray.

Armstread married Sarah Elizabeth Elliott on 21 Aug 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Peter Bollinger Elliott and Serena Archer) was born on 23 Apr 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Abbagail Nave about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Abbagail (daughter of John Thomas Nave and Nancy Ann Barbara "Nanny" Nave) was born in Apr 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elihu married Mary E. Pierce about 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Tennessee C. Pierce and Phebe Jenkins) was born on 7 Jan 1849 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jul 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, May 7, 1931
PETER ELLIOTT
Peter B. Elliott, 73, died at his home at Carter yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock as the result of a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. R. H. Kilgore in charge. Interment followed in the Pierce Cemetery where the Rasor Chapel No. 94 Jr. O.U.A.M. was in charge of the services at the grave.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rena Elliott; six sons, Ray, Robert, Bill, Deal, and Dulaney; four daughters, Mrs. A. V. Williams, Mrs. Roy Berry, Misses Minnie and Gladys Elliott; one brother, Dan Elliott.

Peter married Serena Archer on 27 Nov 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Serena was born on 10 Jul 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, April 10, 1947
MRS. P. B. ELLIOTT
Mrs. P. B. Elliott, 86, died at her home on Route 5 this morning at 12:20 a.m. She was a lifetime resident of Carter County and a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.
Members of her immediate family have served in four wars: The Civil, Spanish-American, World War I, and World War II.
She is survived by five sons, Johnnie of Siam, Roy, Bill, Deal and Lane Elliott all of Route 5; three daughters, Mrs. Rettie Cade of Johnson City, Minnie Elliott of Elizabethton, and Gladys Elliott of the home; forty-nine grandchildren and forty-seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Caldwell springs Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore, Rev. Truman Conley and Rev. Ralph Snead officiating. Burial will be in the Ensor Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be J. N., Earl, Kent, Lynn, E. S. and F. D. Shelby, and King Elliott and Herman Williams.
The granddaughters will serve as flower girls.
The body will be moved to the home this afternoon at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

Thomas married Celia J. Williams on 22 Apr 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Celia (daughter of Rev. Pleasant A. Williams and Levisa Pierce) was born in Mar 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, April 12, 1943
CELIA WILLIAMS BUCKLES
Celia Williams Buckles, age 89, died at home of her son, F. T. Buckles, on Blue Springs Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. after a short illness.
Mrs. Buckles was the mother of ten children; and she is survived by two sons, A. F. and F. T. Buckles, both of Elizabethton; two brothers, Everette Williams of Hampton and Samuel Williams of Elizabethton; and one sister, Mrs. Ida Vaughn of Elizabethton. Her husband T. J. Buckles, preceded her in death seventeen years ago.
Funeral services were conducted from the Caldwell Springs Baptist church this afternoon at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Arthur Roberts and Rev. T. B. Freeman in charge. Interment will be in Buckles cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Carmack Danner, Claude, Clay, J. N., Eston, and Gene Buckles. Flowerbearers[sic] will be the granddaughters.

John married Nancy Ann Barbara "Nanny" Nave on 8 Nov 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born on 8 Sep 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]