Buddy Cupp, age 84, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 peacefully surrounded by family at his home. Buddy was born in Knoxville, TN. Buddy was a firefighter for 34 years, retiring as Captain with the Knoxville Fire Department. He also was a member of the Burlington Masonic Lodge and a veteran of the US Army. Buddy also enjoyed real estate and was an avid gardener. Buddy was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Peggy and his greatest joy was his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by his son, William “Randy” Cupp; granddaughter, Kera Storm Cupp; parents, William J. Jr. and Islona Cupp and sister, Judy Stafford. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Drewery Cupp; daughter, Beverly Cupp Clark; granddaughters, Magan Cupp Connors (Chris), Shelby Clark Whaley (Dylan); great-granddaughter, Zoey Miller; sister-in-law, Ann Jeffers and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, with a service following at 3:00pm with Rev. Paul Trumpore and Carl Ford officiating. Following the service, family and friends will go in procession to Woodlawn Cemetery for Interment. A special thank you to the Vernon Bolden and Harold Davis families. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Retired Knoxville Firefighter Association. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
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