Bill LaForlette Jr., age 91, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 29, 2017. Bill was a member of Spring Street Baptist Church. He was preceded by parents, Bill LaForlette Sr. and Bessie Kirby; sister, Maddie Jenkins and grandson Johnathan Starkey. Bill is survived by sweetheart, Clesie Overton; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Kim Starkey, Robert and Julie LaForlette; 2 daughters, Lisa LaForlette and Jeanie Dills; son-in-law, Marty Dills; grandchildren, Stephanie, Jason, Luke, Laurel, Austin, Erica, Hannah, Noah, Nicole, Shadoe, Caroline, Austin F, Nick and Joe; great-grandchildren, Neyland, Anna, Ava Marie and Aaliyah. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 5:30pm until 7:00pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, with service to follow at 7:00pm with Rev. Paul Ownby officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Berry Highland South Cemetery for an 11:00am graveside service. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
