William Stripling Jr.

William “Big Bill” Stripling Jr. born February 11, 1971 passed away October 25, 2026. 

Preceded in Death by:  Parents: William Stripling Sr. and Barbara Clemons Stripling, Sister: Stacia Carter, Grandparents: Harry and Minnie Mills Clemons, Uncle: George (Rose) Stripling, Aunts: Harriette Clemons, Roberta Ragland Father-in-law: Harry King, Nephew: Antoine Smith, Brother n Law: Samuel O’Neal Special Cousins and Friend: Lawrence Johnson, Darlene Ragland, Ike Crowder.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Wife, Sherry Stripling, Stepdaughters Krysta Prater, LaShandra Woods. Brothers Eric and Jermaine Stripling Grandchildren Jaidarius, Thomas, Mikey, Samari, Kamari, Kamiah, Junnie, Brayden, Jaimoni, Jailaya, Jaizere, Jaise, Jakai. Mother-in-law Deborah King. Uncles, Lynn (Wanda) Clemons Sr, Richard (Mattie) Ragland, John, (Glennie) Mills, Kevin (Micah) Womack Stripling Aunts: Rev Dr. Brenda (Rev John Nick) Stripling Nichols, Willie Mae (James) Williams and Lena (Walter) Kelly Gwen, Carolyn, Lennie, Clemons, Tammy (Frank) Lewis. Sisters & Brother n Law: Angela Bowen, Pamela O’Neal, Sheryl (Andre) Carter, Jairon Bowen Sr Nieces and Nephews:  Dashawndra, Christian, Mysha Stripling, Jairon Jr., Brandon Bowen, Demetria Shamblee, Special Cousins: Lynn (Michele) Clemons Jr, Nico, Jon, Jai (Shana) Nichols. Special Friends: Eljuan Middlebrook, John Easterly, Chauncy Crowder, A Host of other relatives and friends include the Stripling, Clemons and Mills Family.

Special Thanks to Davita Dialysis, UT Hospital Critical Care, B & C Carriers, Tennova Heart.

The family will receive friends from 2:30pm to 3:00pm on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Jarnigan & Son Chapel, located at 2823 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914 with a service to immediately follow.

Final arrangements entrusted to Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.