William E. "Bill" Matlock

Mr. William "Bill" Elbert Matlock, age 88, of McEwen, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Matlock was born November 2, 1925, in McEwen, TN, to Lush M. and Laura Peek Matlock. He was married to Ethel Irene Simpson Matlock. He was a member of the Blue Creek United Methodist Church. He was a U. S. Army WWII veteran and a member of the VFW. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, January 2, 2014, from 5-9 p.m. and Friday, January 3, 2014, from 9 a.m. until funeral service time at 1 p.m., at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in McEwen, TN. Elder Tony Davis will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Anderson Cemetery in McEwen, TN with military honors. Survivors include: Son: Larry Eugene Matlock (Darlene), Waverly, TN 3 Grandchildren: Michael Curtis (Amanda), Shelly Gibson (Micheal Ayres), and Payton Matlock (Sarah) 8 Great Grandchildren: Jamie Curtis, Ashley Curtis, Heather Gibson, Amber Gibson, William Matlock, Aurora Matlock, Marlanea Padget, and Taylor Padget 1 Great-Great Grandson: Corbin Michael Carter Son-in-law: Tony Davis, McEwen, TN Preceded in death by: Wife: Ethel Irene Simpson Matlock Daughter: Deborah Darlene Matlock Davis Parents: Lush M. and Laura Matlock LUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOME 9729 Hwy. 70 East McEwen, TN 37101 Telephone 931-582-6271 Obituary Line 931-296-3500