William Franklin “Bill” Bunch, age 83, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014, at his home.
Mr. Bunch was born September 25, 1930, in Clinton. During his early childhood, he lived in California before moving back to Tennessee in 1942. He graduated from the Oliver Springs High School in 1949. While in high school, he played football, and he served as the team captain.
Following his high school graduation, he entered into the United States Army, and he served his country during the Korean War.
After his military discharge, he returned back to Tennessee and began employment at Martin Marietta, where he continued his occupation as a machinist until his retirement in 1988.
He was a faithful Christian who loved the Lord and he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Kellytown Baptist Church for 35 years. He later continued his service to the Lord as a member at New Fairview Baptist Church. [Read more…]