William Michael Pattillo, age 75, died in Knoxville, TN on October 30, 2025. He was born in Atlanta, GA, March 2, 1950, to Jeanne and Bill Pattillo. He lived in various locations as an Army dependent, his favorite being San Antonio, TX. On his father's death he and his family moved to Johnson City, TN, near his grandparents.
Mike graduated from Science Hill High School in 1968. He attended East Tennessee State University studying nursing. He was in the Army during Vietnam, serving stateside. He trained further at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, graduating as a 91-C. He continued to serve in the Army Reserves for more than 20 years, including a tour in Iraq during Desert Storm with the 912th MASH unit. Over the years he served at the VA Medical Center at Mountain Home, TN and in various other medical areas, most recently in Knoxville, TN.
Left to ponder his memory are his children, Bill Pattillo of Kingsport, TN, Matt Pattillo of Knoxville, TN, Katie McGuire of Johnson City, TN and Michelle Pattillo of Kingsport, TN; stepson, Daniel Bishop, Knoxville; brother, Tom Pattillo of Atlanta, GA; sister, Tina Fields, Johnson City; several grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Leave you with the words Always on my Mind: Maybe I didn't love you. Quite as often as I could have. Maybe I didn't treat you. Quite as good as I should have... Little things I should have said and done. I just never took the time...But you were always on my mind. You were always on my mind.
Now, go in peace and show those on your mind that you love them.
Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
11/11/2025
Larry and Irene Richmond
Bill - so sorry for the loss of your father. Our love always, Larry and Irene
I worked with Mike in the nursing world on and off for many years. He was a caring individual. I hope his transition was peaceful. Thinking of Daniel and all the family.
I remember working with Mike at JC Memorial Hospital. We were just kids then but we both knew we’d work in healthcare. He was a great friend who I was privileged to know & work with. So sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts & prayers are with his family at this time.
Mike and I were friends at Science Hill and throughout our lives we would run into each other from time to time and hug and shake hands and always talk if only for a little while. I am deeply saddened by his passing and I send my condolences to the family especially Tommy who I also considered a friend.
