William M. (Bill) Blazier, 84, of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

He was of the Baptist faith and retired from BellSouth. Bill was a decorated veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joanie Blazier; his parents, Jack and Eula Blazier; his brothers, James Edward, Leroy and Billy Joe Blazier; and by an infant sister.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret E. Blazier; his daughter, Annie Campbell-Bowers and husband, Michael of Harriman; his grandchildren, Christy Wiggins and husband, Gordon and Viki Renee Neal, all of Lenoir City; one great-granddaughter, Kayla Johnson; his brother, Bobby Ray Blazier of Rockford; and by several nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home. Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Military honors will be conferred by the Loudon County Honor Guard.

Click Funeral Home of Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com.