Surber, Jr., Willard A. -born October 15, 1945 passed away suddenly at his home in Kodak Monday, August 9 from complications of emphysema. Wilbur had grown up in Clinton, and in his younger adult years enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and accounting. He enjoyed watching Tennessee Vols football, as well as the men's and ladies' basketball teams. He also enjoyed old Western and war movies. He continued to enjoy a good, cold beer till the day of his death. Wilbur was very out-spoken and opinionated, and others were never left in doubt of what he thought about a situation. Although he could be a man of few tender words, he deeply loved and was proud of his family. He was a dedicated, loyal employee to Heekin Brothers/Ball Corporation for almost 40 years. He loved his job there, and was in a management position at the time of his retirement in January 2008. Wilbur was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willard A. Surber, Sr. and his father in-law and mother in-law, TR & Christine Oakes.

He is survived by mother, Helen Surber of Clinton; his wife of 44 years, Nancy Oakes Surber of Kodak; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Ammar Razzak of Sevierville; daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Matthew Peebles of Lexington, TN. He is also survived by four beloved grandchildren, Kaleb and Jordan Razzak, and Mattie and Ansley Peebles. He is survived by brothers and sisters in-law, cousins, aunts, and uncles, as well as many friends in Clinton, TN, Virginia, and Florida. Wilbur will always be deeply loved and deeply missed, but will never leave our hearts.

Receiving of friends will be held on Friday, August 13 from 5:00-7:00pm at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. A chapel service will follow. Burial will be at Sartin Cemetery on Saturday at 10:00am. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com