Hartranft, Ricky E. (Rick), age 64, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013. Rick was a U.S. Army Veteran and a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the Tennessee School for the Deaf where he served as a security officer. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Hartranft. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Gail; son, Chris; daughter, Carla Duggan; 3 grandsons, Jeramy, Garrett and Michael Duggan; mother, Betty J. Hartranft; all of Knoxville; mother-in-law, Maggie Terry of Danville, Ky. Family will receive friends Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Berry Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for a 2:00 PM graveside service. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.