Ray D. Tharp, age 86, of Morristown, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home. He served in the U. S. Navy and retired from Berkline after 36 years. He was a member of the VFW Post #5266. Preceding him in death were his parents, John Edward “Pete” and Cleo Della Beckner Tharp.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Francine Tharp; daughter, Gina (Rocky) Perry; grandchildren, Jamie Perry (Steven) Scott and Matthew Ray (Christina) Perry; sisters, Mary Lynn Hurst (Joe) Jarmusz and Georgia Gregg; and all his friends at Hardee’s.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Stubblefield Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow with Rev. Steve Taylor officiating. Family and friends will meet in Hamblen Memory Gardens on Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. for a 1:00 p.m. graveside service. VFW Post #5266 will perform military honors.
Arrangements by Stubblefield Funeral Home, Morristown, TN