William Charles “Bill” Erkkila Obituary (1945

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.