Leese, William Henry, age 79 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Bill retired from Rutters Dairy. He was preceded in death by his parents, several brothers and sisters, and his son, Craig Leese. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Leese; six children: Jeffrey and Rick Leese, Larry, Jr. and Gary Deitz, Anita Bailey, and Melanie Myers; nineteen grandchildren and twenty eight great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Boldizar; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at North Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Gibson officiating. Arrangements by Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens, Alcoa. Condolences may be offered at www.sherwoodchapel.net
