DECEASED: Mr. William Morris Rich age 80 of Byrdstown, TN went home to be with the Lord Thursday night, January 12, 2017 at the Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN with his loving family by his side.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mr. William Morris Rich was born in Byrdstown, Pickett Co., TN on October 19, 1936 to the late A.L. and Odie (Riley) Rich. He served in the Navy and was a heavy equipment operator. William Morris Rich married Juanita Booher on August 30, 1958. God blessed them with 58 years together along with two children and a house full of grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he loved very much and they returned that love right back to him. He will be missed by all who knew him.

SURVIVORS: Wife: Juanita Booher Rich of Byrdstown, TN; Daughter: Johnnye Davidson and her husband Bobby of Byrdstown, TN; 1 Son: Wayne Rich and his wife Tina of Byrdstown, TN; 2 Sisters: Dorothena Price of Indiana, Carolyn Crabtree of Byrdstown, TN; 6 Grandchildren: Alisa Davidson, Angela Slaven and her husband Eric, Wesley Rich and his wife Katie, Ashley Davidson, Chase Rich and his wife Abby, Hunter Rich; 5 Great Grandchildren.

PALLBEARERS: Kevin Tompkins, Jeff Tompkins, Chris Crawford, Shane Livingston, Lee Johnson, Rick Johnson, Eric Slaven, Blake Young. HONORARY: Powell Moles.

SERVICES/BURIAL: Funeral services will be held for Mr. William Morris Rich on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 11 AM from the Byrdstown First Baptist Church located in Byrdstown with burial to follow in the Clark Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the Byrdstown First Baptist Church on Sunday Evening, January 15, 2017 starting at 5 PM until 8 PM. Officiating will be Bro. Ivan Raley, Bro. Rick Cross.