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- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 24 May 2002.
Harmon McCarter obituary
- [S73] Rawlings Funeral Home, Book 2, 15 Jan 1971.
John Bruce Headrick obituary
- [S112] Census, 1940.
Name: William Carl Headrick
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Pigeon Forge, Civil District 6, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Tennessee
Birth Year (Estimated): 1920
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
John Bruce Headrick Head M 50 Tennessee
Laura E Headrick Wife F 49 Tennessee
William Carl Headrick Son M 20 Tennessee
Warren B Headrick Son M 18 Tennessee
Glenn Headrick Son M 11 Tennessee
Mary M Headrick Daughter F 7 Tennessee
- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 30 Oct 2014.
June 30, 1919 - October 30, 2014
Resided in Gatlinburg, TN
William Carl Headrick went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thurs., Oct. 30, 2014. He was a godly man whose life's greatest priority was bringing honor and glory to his Lord and Savior. Carl grew up in Wears Valley where he put his trust in the Lord at an early age. He was one of the remaining survivors of the "Greatest Generation" who proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served a total of 4 years of which 3 were overseas in Australia, New Guinea, and the South Pacific. Carl then settled down in Gatlinburg where he spent a 30+ year career working in the Gatlinburg Post Office. Here he made many lifelong friends and drew the respect of the Gatlinburg public.
He was one of 29 Charter members of Roaring Fork Baptist Church in Gatlinburg, and was one of the first deacons ordained there. He was a "music man" serving as Music Director at RFBC for many years. As an original member of the Roaring Fork Quartet he traveled and sang all over the area. Carl was always singing—in trios, duets, solos, and various community choirs. He gave scores of guitar lessons to many of Sevier County's children and youth. When he retired as RFBC Music Director, he served as Interim Music Director for many East Tn. Churches.
Carl Headrick was a man of many diverse passions and interests-most important being a "family man" and loving to spend time with his 2 girls and their families. He valued keeping physically fit and was an avid hiker. He loved his mountains! He was a longtime member of the local hiker's clubs, the American Legion, and the Retired Citizens of Gatlinburg. He cherished many road trips made with his family (traveled in 46 states). He enjoyed gardening and working with the earth – especially loved growing vegetables, fruit trees, and grapes. He was a voracious reader – always ready to discuss his latest book.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, John Bruce and Laura Trotter Headrick; his brothers, Hugh (wife Stella), and Warren (wife Sheila); his sisters, Pauline H. Gilland (husband Commodore), Lucille H. Stephenson (husband Andy) and Ruth H. Tipton (husband Hayes); his father and mother in law, Curtis and Pearl McCarter; his brothers in law, Ralph "Tip" Huskey, Elder McCarter, Harmon McCarter, Fred McCarter, and sisters in law, Gerry McCarter and Virginia Headrick.
Carl is survived by his beloved wife of 69 yrs, Edna McCarter Headrick, his two daughters, MaryAnn (husband Craig) Trentham, and Anita (husband Steven) Vananda. He is also survived by his brother Glenn Headrick and sister Maxine H. Huskey. He is also survived by brothers and sisters in law, Aileen McCarter, Joyce McCarter, Clayton and Freda Watson, June and Al Ogden, Joel McCarter and Marvin McCarter.
His surviving grandchildren include Aaron and Renee Vananda, Tarah Green, Rachel Vananda, Benjamin and Monica Vananda, Nathan and Paula Trentham, Travis and Stacy Trentham, Jennifer (Trentham) and Matt Bridges, and John David and Brittany Trentham. His great grandchildren include Elizabeth, Daniel, and Molly Trentham, Braedon and Rebekah Trentham, McKenna and Laura Bridges, and Julian Maddox Trentham, Joseph William and Lydia Vananda, Audrianna and Gavin Garland, Liam and Avilynn Green, Aaliyah, Ory, and Micah Vananda. He is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces and nephews and treasured friends.
His family is indebted to the many caregivers who have lovingly taken care of him.
The family will receive friends 4-5:45 PM Sunday with a Celebration of Life Service to begin at 6 PM at Roaring Fork Baptist Church. Officiating will be Dr. John David Trentham, Rev. Kim McCroskey with Dr. Nathan Trentham delivering the Eulogy. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Nathan Trentham, Travis Trentham, John David Trentham, Matt Bridges, Aaron Vananda, and Benjamin Vananda. Family and friends will meet 11 AM Monday in Mattox Cemetery. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
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