William Boyd Wyrick, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, March 28, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 24, 1941, in Knoxville, the son of Polly Day and Marcus William Wyrick.

Mr. Wyrick retired from Airport Olds-Cadillac, where he was a sales representative. He was a member of Burlington Masonic Lodge #763 of Knoxville, the Knoxville Scottish Rite and Kerbela Shriners.

Mr. Wyrick was an accomplished musician and songwriter, playing the guitar and harmonica. In earlier years, he played and recorded with Jimmy Hendrix. He also owned and aired a syndicated TV show in Knoxville. [Read more…]