William Thomas Rachels age 81 of Maryville passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He attended Monte Vista Baptist Church. He was a World War II Veteran. William will be remembered as a kind and gentle man. Preceded in death by: Wife, Elizabeth Rachels. Survivors include: Sons, Steve Rachels of Maryville, Thomas Rachels & fianc� Karen of Jacksonville, FL, and Marvin Ogle & wife Sherry of Macon, GA; Grandchildren, Marvin C. Ogle III and Michael Ogle; Brother& Sister-in-law, Albert & Lily Rachels of Sparta, GA. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Grandview Cemetery with Dr. Howard Olive officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2007, Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000.
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