William Bertram Cordes

Reverend William B. Cordes, 95, of Chattanooga TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23rd. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Esther and by his daughter, Rebekah Vasterling.

He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 50 years, Pauline Beil Cordes, his children (and their spouses) Winifred and (Steve) Bikle, Lois and (Ken) Wolf, Jonathan and (Mary) Cordes, (Pat Vasterling); his grand children (and their spouses): Jamie and (Mandy) Weaver, Danny and (Emily) Weaver, David Weaver, Rachel and (Bryan) Whipple, Aaron and (Havala) Wolf, Caleb Wolf, Josiah Wolf, Lydia and (Chris) Thornton, Elizabeth and (Emanuel) Jinks, Rebekah and (Anthony) Griggs, Julia and (Jeremy) Rardin, Heidi and (Ross) Ford, Jeremy Vasterling, and Ahni and (Curry) McGee: and great grandchildren Maryn, Merida, Emilia, Cotie, Elijah, Nadia, Lizzie, Leilani, Cameron, Keahi, Malia, Anela, Caleb, Haziel, Owen, Silas, baby Griggs, St. John, Delphia, Jamie, Elias.

He graduated from Wheaton College and Faith Seminary.

He was a pastor in the Presbyterian Church of America serving in six different states. He passed on his love for the Lord and his passion for art to his children and future generations.

A Celebration of William’s life will be held at Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Ridge TN at 11 AM on Monday August 28, 2017. The family will also begin receiving friends at 10 a.m.

He will be laid to rest in the Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park at 2:30 p.m.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel, Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist. Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.