William Charles “Bill” Erkkila, 68, of Crossville, TN passed away on October 30, 2013 at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born on March 21, 1945 in Detroit, Mi to Earnest and Mary Ralph Erkkila. Bill served in the United States Navy, worked as an assembler for General Motors. spent many years at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home working services. He enjoyed golfing, and spending time with wife Pat and grandson Wyatt.
Bill is survived by wife Patricia “Pat” Laird Erkkila; grandson: Wyatt Smith; sons: Eric Erkkila (Kathy), Tom Smith, Steve Smith (Mindy); grandchildren: Brooke Drain (Matt), Taylor Shassere (Andrew), Gabrielle Smith, Charlie Smith, Kaci Smith, and Kara Smith; great grandchildren: Taylor and Amelia; brothers: Jack Erkkila (Linda), Bob Erkkila (Chris). He was preceded in death by: Parents.
Dear Pat,
Bill was a good man and very supportive of his family. His outgoing personality made him friends with many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. May God surround you with his Love and Grace.
Love,
Jim, Lisa, Austin, Mandy and Family
Our sincere condolences to Bill’s family! I was an old neighbor from Third St. in Pontiac and grew up with him! May he rest in the arms of the Lord!
Was surprised and saddened to read of Bill’s passing. Though we had not seen a lot of each other in the recent past…we had become good friends on the golf course and I always thought of Bill as a good friend and person. Whenever we did meet..he was always speaking so proudly about Wyatt and I know that he had devoted his life to being a positive influence in Wyatt’s life. Rest In Peace.
Hi Pat, I am an old friend of Bill’s. He and Mary lived across from me on third st. In Pontiac.He was the sweetest man, he told my husband Frank Crawford , he loved being around my family.
I last received a Christmas card from you and Bill after u were married. He loved to play golf, he had the biggest smile. I have been looking for sometime for him.