William Burnis Eller

William Burnis Bill' Eller William Burnis Bill' Eller, age 72, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. A native of Mountain City, Tennessee, Bill was born on January 12, 1938 to the late James Jim' and Vada Hammons Eller. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by one brother, Ottis Eller. He was a businessman in Johnson County as owner and operator of Bills Used Cars and Parts for 45 years. Bill enjoyed traveling throughout the world. He attended First Baptist Church for 20 years. Bill was a United States Army Veteran. Bill is survived by his wife of 20 years, Cloyce Eller; one step daughter, Debbie Broyles and husband Sterling of Troutville, VA; one step son, Mike Phillippi and wife Katie of Mountain City, TN; nieces: Reba McBride and husband Kenneth of Chippewa Lake, Ohio and Betty Woods of New Providnece, PA; nephew, Charles Sonny' Eller of Wooster, Ohio; several step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of special friends. The family received friends from 1-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2010 from the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service followed on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell officiating. Eulogy was given by family. Music was provided by Kody Norris. Graveside Service and Interment followed from Sunset Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers were: Jack Eller, Bob Eller, Michael Eller, Brian Eller, Bob Miller, Mike Smith, Jack Hackney and Jerry Blackburn. Honorary pallbearers were: Delmer Eller, Ray Payne, Ralph Smith, Malcolm Howard and Truman Woods. Military Honors and Rites followed graveside service and was conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 421 W. Main Street, Mountain City, TN 37683; Johnson County Education Growth Foundation, c/o East TN Foundation, 625 Market Street, Suite 1400, Knoxville, TN 37902 or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mountaincityfuneralhome.com. The family of William Burnis Bill' Eller entrusted his services to Mountain City Home, 224 S. Church St., Mountain City, TN 37683.