William D. Mantooth

William D., 80, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2012 at Signature Healthcare East surrounded by his family.

William was born on March 24, 1932 in Etowah, TN, to the late William Houston and Ida Mae Shoemaker Mantooth. He served our country during the Korean War while enlisted in the U.S. Air force and retired from the Naval Ordnance after 35 years; he was a long time member of Valley View, Beth Haven and Valley Station Baptist Church, and recently a member of Highland Park First Baptist Church. He was mostly known for being a wonderful family man; he was a loving and gentle husband, father and grandfather. To his friends and family he was a “master of all trades”, a hard worker and loved to fish.

One grandchild, Rebecca; and a brother, Cecil precedes him in death.

Along with his wife of 59 years, Sue; left to carry on his memory are children, Gary (Martha), Timothy, and Kevin (Susan) Mantooth, and Karen Sipes (Chris); seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren and one expected great grandchild; one sister; and two brothers.

A service celebrating the life of William will be noon Tuesday at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Rd. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

To leave condolences, visit www.archlheadyresthaven.com