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William Degroat Obituary
February 24, 1939 -
November 7, 2024
William Russell Degroat, Jr. passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his residence.
Bill was born in 1939 in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Matthews; his father, William Russell Degroat, Sr; one grandson, Cody Michael Degroat; special friends, Ben Erwin, Rick Metcalf, and Gary Cox.
Bill is survived by his wife, Joyce (Joy) Estes Degroat, one half-brother, John
Goodin, three sons: Russell Lee Degroat, Joe Degroat (Donna) Christopher Clay (Kelly); grandchildren: Jason Degroat (Sidner Harris), Ashley Roberts (Aron), Justin Mango; great-grandchildren: Avery Roberts, Lily Mango, Liam Mango; sister-in-law Nancy Davis (Larry).
Special friends: John Lowry, Frank Huff, Joey Tipton, Pat Bowman, Tom Keller, Tony and Teresa Ford, Mike Davis, Jerry Honeycutt, Todd McKinney, Sharon Erwin, all of the racing community, and fishermen.
Special thanks to Dr. James Joslyn, Julie, and the entire staff of Johnson City
Internal Medicine; Dr. Steven Hopkins, Dr. Phillip Stokes, Dr. Kyle Colvett, Dr. Devapiran Jaishankar, the entire staff of Appalachian Family Medicine, Franklin Woods Community Hospital and Johnson City Medical Center: Ballad Home Health, Ballad Equipment, and Ballad Hospice for the excellent care of William.
Special thanks to Washington County Sherrifs Office, Rocky Ratliff, Mark
Hensley, Judy Richards, and Ann Marie Adrion for their support.
It was Bill's wish that there be no service.
Please make memorial contributions to The Johnson City/Washington County
Animal Shelter in honor of his dog, Precious.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family via www.morrisbaker.com.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E Oakland Ave, Johnson City, is serving the Degroat family. (423) 282-1521
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Darla Sarver Davenport
November 13, 2024
I send my deepest condolences to the family. He was a nice man and a pleasure to know him. Hugs to Russell and Joe this is a trying time but just remember the memories and the love you shared.
Darla Sarver Davenport
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Mike Smith & Tracy
November 13, 2024
Deepest Condolences !
V. Guyer
November 13, 2024
Sorry to hear about Bill. I used to pick -up cars with him at the Auto Auctions.
He was always very nice to me.He surely Loved his dog Precious.
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