Bill Gard
January 5, 1947 - February 11, 2021
William D. “Bill” Gard, 74, of Greeneville, passed away early Thursday morning at her home. He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post No. 1990 and American Legion Post No. 64. He was a retired mechanic. Survivors include his wife: Carol Gard; son: William Dixon Gard II; step-daughter: Kerri McDougall of Florida; grandson: Tyler Birchfield of Punta Gorda, FL; granddaughter: Rylee McDougall of Florida; two sisters: Sharon Purcell of Corpus Christie, TX, and Sue Carol Rapp and Charles of Mocksville, NC; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by mother and step-father: Arlene Kaessner and Ed; father and step-father: William S.S. and Evelyn Gard. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Grove Cemetery with Chaplain John McPheron officiating. The U.S. Navy will render military honors during the service. Pallbearers will be Randy Bledsoe, Danny Sauceman, Art Cummings, Cody Shipley, Teddy Sheffey, and Tony Sheffey. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Sheffey, Wayne Kelton, Scott Birchfield, Tyler Birchfield, and Billy Gard. Special thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their assistance during this time of need.
William D. “Bill” Gard, 74, of Greeneville, passed away early Thursday morning at her home. He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post No. 1990 and American Legion Post No. 64.... View Obituary & Service Information