Funeral services for William Martin Echols, 75, of Tignall were held Monday, January 14, 2008, at the Tabor Baptist Church, Tignall, with Rev. Paul Reviere and Rev. Steve Rayner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Thursday, January 10, in Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Mr. Echols was a native of Wilkes County and a lifelong resident of Tignall. He was the son of the late Albert Echols and the late Estelle W. Echols. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict,and was a member of Tabor Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Powell Echols of Tignall; a son and daughter-in-law, William M. Echols Jr. and Susan Echols of Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela E. and Raymond Powell of Kingstree, S.C.; a brother, James E. Echols, Tignall; four grandchildren, Vernon Wise, Matthew Wise, and John and Jenny Echols; and two great-grandchildren, Maiana Wise and Vernon Wise Jr.
Pallbearers included Joe Wilkinson Jr., Eddie Greenhill Jr., Steve Echols, Jimmy Echols, Jerome Wilson, and Drew Wilson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wills Memorial Hospital Foundation, 120 Gordon St., Washington 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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