Billy Lee Morelock

Billy Lee Morelock, 78, of Mt. Carmel, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, on his 57th wedding anniversary, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, he was the son of the late Hugh and Thelma Morelock. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Eastman Kodak after many years of service. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cornhole, and watching his grandchildren play sports. He will be most remembered for being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. One of his proudest moments was watching his grandson, Aaron, be drafted by the Cincinnati Reds 2016 MLB draft. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Benjamin "Benny" Morelock. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Morelock, of the home; three daughters, Tammy Hutson of Kingsport, Connie Quillen and husband Terry of Kingsport, and Tracie Hill and husband David of Church Hill; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Hutson and wife Jena, Joshua Hutson, Amber Quillen, Brittney Quillen Marsh and husband Aaron, Aaron Quillen, Bryant Hill, and Drew Hill; one great-grandson, Carsten Hutson; and one sister, Bobbi Edgar and husband Ronnie. The family will receive friends, Thursday, 5-7:00 pm, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport and other times at the home. A celebration of life will be follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Derek Bell officiating and prayer by Tony Cradic, special friend of the family. A graveside service will be held Friday, 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the family.