William C. Stidham, Jr

William C. "Bill" Stidham, Jr., 73, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday morning, August 15, 2010.

Bill grew up in the Church Hill area, graduated from Church Hill High School, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He graduated summa cum laude in Economics from ETSU in 1975. Bill was a dedicated employee with Tennessee Eastman for 35+ years, and retired from the accounting department.

Bill was a member of the Ritual Teams in both the Elks and Moose Lodges. He was a deacon and long-time member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He was active at the Senior Center and medaled in the Senior Olympics. Bill loved karaoke, and volunteered his time to entertain with karaoke and line dancing at local nursing and assisted living facilities. He was a thoughtful and caring man who will be remembered for his kindness.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, William C. Stidham, Sr.

He is survived by his daughter, Julie Stover and husband, Forrest, of Knoxville; his son, Steve Stidham and wife, Jana, of Kingsport; six grandchildren, Maggie Marks, Kaylee Marks, Collin Stover, Jake Stidham, Jesse Stidham, and Jordan Stidham; the mother of his children, Doris Simpson, Kingsport; his mother, Gladys Stidham; two brothers, Jack Stidham and Gene Stidham, both of Kingsport; and nephews Toby Stidham and Eric Stidham.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Glenwood Baptist Church, 2601 East Center Street, Kingsport. Services will follow at 8:00, with Rev. Charles Roberts and Dr. Ron Davis officiating.