Ellis Verlin (Willie) Lumpkins, age 89, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Orlando, FL, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018. He was retired from the Air Force Master Sergeant with 23 years of service and also, retired from Sears after 20 years of service. Survived by wife of 64 years, Elizabeth F. Lumpkins; children, Mari Echevarria, Leroy Martin Lumpkins, Ellis V. Lumpkins, II (Sandy), Scott A, Lumpkins (Melanie), Stephen L. Lumpkins; 14 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother, Larry Lumpkins (Sandra); sisters, Dorothy Bryant, Shirley Joann Glispie (Gary); several nieces and nephews; special friend, Pastor D. Dennis Blazer. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 pm Friday, July 13, 2018 at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Drive. The funeral service will be 10 am Saturday at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home with Pastor D. Dennis Blazer officiating. The interment will follow in Lynnhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to The American Diabetes Association, 900 E. Hill Ave., Knoxville, TN 37915. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com