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William Earnest Rochester

March 15, 1939 — February 24, 2020

William (Billy) Earnest Rochester, age 80, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on February 24, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 15, 1939, in Florida to the late Cecil Rochester and Bertha Daily Rochester. He and his wife, Glenda have been married for 49 wonderful years. William liked to fish anywhere, especially for bluegill. He also enjoyed Nascar racing and football. He worked hard to provide for his family over the years. He loved his family dearly especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who knew him as Granddaddy.

He is survived by his loving wife: Glenda Rochester; two sons: Chris (Joan) Rochester and Michael (Michelle) Rochester; grandchildren: Shawn (Emily) Rochester, Kayla (Ben) Rochester Thomason, Wesley Rochester, and Raymond Rochester; great-grandchildren: Wyatt Rochester, Whitley Rochester, and Roland Thomason; sister: Brenda Kiddy of Lawrenceburg; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister: Locheil Newton; brother: Coy Rochester.

Services will be Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Williams Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. Family will visit with friends on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Pallbearers are Shawn Rochester, Michael Rochester, Chris Rochester, Ben Thomason, Raymond Rochester and Wesley Rochester.

Williams Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.williamsfh.com .
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