William Madison Rader

William M. Rader, age 81 of Wears Valley died Monday November 18, 2002. He was a B24 Pilot with the Air Force in World War II. He moved to Sevier County from Ohio in August of 1992. He attended First Baptist Church of Wears Valley. He shared an interest in cats with his wife Helen, he also enjoyed wildlife, music, reading, religion, movies and sightseeing in the mountains. He was preceded in death his son Jeffrey Rader and first wife, Alberta Rader. Survivors: Wife: Helen Rader Daughter and Son-in-law: Catherine and Randall Runk, of Los Angeles, CA Daughter-in-law: Lynn Rader, of Pittsburg, PA Grandchildren: Grace Runk Kurt Rader Sister: Delores Rahr, of WV Aunt: Martha Long, of Alexandria, VA Funeral service 7 PM Thursday at First Baptist Church, Wears Valley with Rev. Roy Gose officiating. Interment 10:30 AM Friday at Headrick’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Thursday at First Baptist Church, Wears Valley. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)