William Zachary Erwin, age 79, was born on June 2, 1938 to Walter and Anna Erwin in Kingsport, TN and passed away January 6, 2018 in Crossville, TN. He was a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard and an inspector for Cincinnati Insurance. He loved RV traveling.

He is survived by his wife- Kathryn Rutherford Erwin; children- David Erwin, Linda Hamilton (Brent), Patty Bednarz (Jeremy), and Scott Jones (Molly); grandchildren- Jennell Higgins, Danielle Erwin, Lauren Ammons (Paul), and Casey Buchanan; and one great grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents-Walter Zachary Erwin and Anna Clark Long Erwin; son- Michael Erwin; and grand daughter- Jaime.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Crossville Seventh-day Adventist Church 2335 West Ave. Crossville, TN. A memorial service will also be held following visitation at 1 with Pastor David Sitler officiating.