Mr. William Eli “Dub” Masters Jr., 86, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 at Lakebridge Healthcare Center, Johnson City.
Mr. Masters was born in Washington County to the late William Eli Masters Sr. and Lavada Bell Masters. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Ruby P. Masters, brothers Jim Masters, Arthur Masters, and sister Ruth Masters.
Mr. Masters was retired from the Veterans Administration as a cook and was a lifelong farmer. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II.
Mr. Masters was a member of Embreville Church of Christ.
Survivors include his daughter, Karen Thompson; two grandchildren, Danielle McCurry, Marcus Davis and wife Renea; great-grandchildren, Avery Davis, Casen Davis, Kerigan Davis, Emily McCurry, and Isaiah McCurry; sister Goldie Aldridge; and beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Masters will be held Sunday, February 8, 2015, 7:00 PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Minister Lamar Garrison officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Interment services will be Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 11:00 AM at Mountain Home National Cemetery. The family will also receive friends at Mr. Masters’ residence, 4720 Greenwood Dr., Jonesborough.
Pallbearers will be Brian Jessie, Mike Jarret, Ashley Woodward, Jonathan Garst, Darrel Arrowood, Gary Cash, Randy Jarrett, and Bruce Cocke. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Hale and Toby Crain.
The family extends special thanks to Lakebridge Healthcare Center for their loving care to Mr. Masters.
Donations may be made to Embreville Church of Christ, 4343 Hwy 81, Erwin, TN 37650, or St. Jude's Research Center, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
02/10/2015
Charles and Peggy Broyles
Dub will be missed. He always had a smile and joke for everyone as long as we have known him. We enjoyed seeing him when we visited Mom at Lake Bridge.
A great man! I have many cherished memories of Dub
and Ruby when I was a boy.
02/09/2015
The Tom R.Jones Family
We're so sorry for your loss. May God bless and
comfort you and your family.
02/08/2015
Annemarie (France) Smith
Learned this a.m. the passing of Dear Dub.
So very sorry for the family, yet I know he
is now at peace, without pain and with his Dear
Ruby, who he missed terribly.
I met Dub through my father, Robert France, who
was his pal in the home for almost 3 years.
I visited him numerous times over the years, and
always found him so positive and appreciative of
anything and everything I was able to do for him.
My father passed on 1/8/15, I like to think that
he possibly led the way for Dub.
May both rest in peace.
02/08/2015
BRENDA LANDERS
MARC AND RENEA AND KIDS PLEASE KNOW HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IF YOU SHOULD NEED ME PLEASE CALL LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH
So very sorry to hear of Mr. Masters passing. Our prayers are
with the family. Paul and Debbie I know u loved him much. May
u find peace. Carl and Sandra Cooper
02/08/2015
Coleman Ramsey
Mr Masters, thank you for your service to out
country. May you rest in peace.
02/08/2015
Michael and Debbie Tipton
Karen, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Michael just happened to see this in the paper today. We will keep you and the kids in our thoughts and prayers as we always have. Please tell Marcus and Danielle their Uncle Michael and Aunt Debbie Tipton in Gate City, Virginia think of them often.
