William Edward Widener
– 06/07/2023
Obituary for William Edward Widener
WILLIAM EDWARD WIDENER
KNOXVILLE- William Edward Widener, Jr. age 82, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Fort Sanders Hospital. Bill had a warm heart and loved everybody; retired from Lockheed Martin Energy Systems with 27 years of service and 20 years with Y-12 in Oak Ridge.
Preceded in death by parents, William Widener Sr., Harry and Edith Widener Fine; sister, Linda (Jefferson) Ross; daughter, Lisa Clemmons; stepson, Greg King.
He leaves to mourn his passing wife, Iva Jean Widener.
Bill is survived by children, Gene Widener, Rhonda Widener, Chris (Renee) Widener Skipper, William “Pete” (Ashley) Widener III; stepchildren, Doris Peters, Roy and Larry King; brother, Timothy (Lisa) Widener; sister, Venus Stafford; former wives, Virginia Taylor and Miriam Widener; 26 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family will receive friends, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jarnigan & Son Mortuary; Celebration of Life service, 3:00 p.m.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
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Receiving of Friends
Saturday, June 17, 2023
2:00-3:00 p.m
Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
2823 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
Funeral Service
Saturday, June 17, 2023
3:00 p.m
Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
2823 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 379144
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I’m saddened by his passing .He has been good to our family for years. He loved all of us as his own. We may not be blood but we’re still family. May God hold us all in his hands until we can be together once again in heaven.
Cousin Billy, you were one of my favorite cousins. Always looked up to you and considered you as my Big brother. We had good times and I am going to miss making my first stop your house when I come home. WB3MXO DE WA4HGX 73’s and Out !!!
Jean, so very sorry for your loss we all loved him
Sending my prayers to the family, Bill has always been that family member who would show you how to make a difference, instead of telling you. He was great father to his children, and a entertainer. Music was Bill’s first love. It was always a good time when he would pull out his guitar and play. I’ll miss him.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE WIDNER FAMILY.Bill you had way with teaching when it came to wanting to learn to play music and you were a leader.My memories as a kid were always plentiful with joy.you always had a way with making us smile when things were a little rough . you will be missed.
William (Billy) Widener my big brother. I love and I will miss you much. See you in heaven
Picture of my brother Billy playing the guitar up in our church in Indianapolis IN. I didn’t know he had this picture. It hung on the wall at “Jesus Saves Lighthouse church” many years. This made me cry and remember that Billy cried when he heard me preach the word of God. I remember Billy played as I began to sing how “How Great Thy Are.”