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MSGT William F “Bill” Scarbrough

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Birth	:	10 Jan 1933 Harriman, Roane County, Tennessee, USA
Death	:	9 Dec 2015 Harriman, Roane County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6800680, -94.4917180
Description	:	William F. (Bill) Scarbrough of Harriman, TN, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, December 9, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 10, 1933, in Harriman’s Polland Hollow to the Reverend Mark and Delta (Mayton) Scarbrough. Having grown up in the Harriman/Oakdale TN areas, he was a member of Piney Baptist Church where his father pastored. His parents, son Mark Scarbrough, brother Gene Scarbrough, sister Peggy Johnson, brothers-in-law Clarence Langley, Roger Leib, Max Uhlman and sister-in-law, Beverly Uhlman preceded him in death. Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joy... Read More	William F. (Bill) Scarbrough of Harriman, TN, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, December 9, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 10, 1933, in Harriman’s Polland Hollow to the Reverend Mark and Delta (Mayton) Scarbrough. Having grown up in the Harriman/Oakdale TN areas, he was a member of Piney Baptist Church where his father pastored. His parents, son Mark Scarbrough, brother Gene Scarbrough, sister Peggy Johnson, brothers-in-law Clarence Langley, Roger Leib, Max Uhlman and sister-in-law, Beverly Uhlman preceded him in death. Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joy (Leib) Scarbrough, whom he married at the United Methodist Church in Gutherie Center , IA, on November 11, (Veteran’s Day), 1967; his daughter Kim (Scarbrough) Robinson, of Cold Spring, KY; grandchildren: Justin (Jen) Newman of Cincinnati, OH; and Lindsey (Newman) Testa (Mike) of Stow, OH; brother, Paul Scarbrough (Vera) of Oakdale, TN and sister Jacqueline Langley, Oakdale; sisters-in-law Christine Scarbrough, Chattanooga; Rose Mary Leib, Panora, IA; brother-in-law Clifford (Dorothy) Leib, Guthrie Center, cousins and several nieces and nephews from numerous states who will miss their “Uncle Bill.” Bill had an illustrious military career, having joined the US Marine Corp in 1951 and serving on the USS Long Beach. He did tours at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, (GITMO), Washington, DC and Quantico, VA. He was in the Korean and Viet Nam wars and participated in many skirmishes throughout his 20 year career. For two of those years he served as NCOIC over the Marine Security Guards assigned to the United States Embassy in Lima, Peru. He received an honorary discharge in 1970. After retirement, he and his wife returned to Iowa where he farmed and served as one of the two very first Magistrates for Guthrie County. He had an unsuccessful bid for Guthrie County Sheriff in 1976. He graduated Oakdale High School and attended Des Moines Community College. In 1977, Bill and Joy moved to Tennessee where he served as Harriman’s Assistant Police Chief for one year. He also added twelve and a half years in the work force serving as a mail carrier and clerk for the US Postal Service in the Oak Ridge and Oliver Springs, TN offices. Not being content as a retiree, Bill became self-employed and ran a small engine repair shop for ten years; he worked in wood, turning, dying and designing furniture for family and friends. He never saw an idle moment. He was an avid gardener, raised prize-winning vegetables and muscadines, always willing to share harvest from both. For enjoyment, he played cribbage and loved the Pitch Card Club in Iowa. He welcomed all with a big smile and was known for his one-liners and jokes. He daily expanded his mind by working crosswords, reading and watching educational TV: Discovery, History, news broadcasts, current events and documentaries. Per his wishes, Bill will be cremated. Friends may call at Piney Baptist Church, 345 Piney Church Rd Oakdale, TN, from 10:00-11:30 AM on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, to express condolences. At 11:30 AM, Reverend Pat McGee will conduct a memorial service which will be followed by full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the following: Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment #924, Marine Corps League, YOUNG MARINE UNIT, POB 145, Knoxville, TN 37901 Avalon Hospice, 152 F Marketplace Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37922 OR a local hospice of your choice.

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Where is MSGT William F “Bill” Scarbrough's memorial?
MSGT William F “Bill” Scarbrough's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA.
When did MSGT William F “Bill” Scarbrough death?
MSGT William F “Bill” Scarbrough death on 9 Dec 2015 in Harriman, Roane County, Tennessee, USA
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Latitude: 41.6800680
Longitude: -94.4917180

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Coordinate: 41.6800680, -94.4917180

2. Valley Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5985240, -94.4018810

14. East Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6869011, -94.3375015

15. Yale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7690000, -94.3585000

16. Dodge Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8194008, -94.4697037

17. Morrisburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5983009, -94.3193970

18. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8241997, -94.5717010

19. Union Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7391450, -94.6858030

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21. Rosehill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5335999, -94.4052963

22. Menlo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5321999, -94.4028015

23. Stanfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5124870, -94.5016370

24. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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