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Richard Fugate

Passed 03/30/2021

Obituary For Richard Fugate

Richard Fugate

formerly Tazewell - Richard Fugate, age 67, formerly of Tazewell, TN, died March 30, 2021, at his residence on Garfield Avenue, Knoxville, TN. He was born April 13, 1953, to the union of Will and Clydean Riley Fugate. He was a graduate of Claiborne County High School, Class of 1971. Richard was a member of Tri-Star Carpentry Union and a retiree of Rust Engineering.

He was preceded in death by children, Regina and Christina Fugate; parents, Will and Clydean Fugate; and sister, Judy Jackson.

He leaves to cherish his memory: Sons, Shannon Mize and Aderrius Fugate of Knoxville, TN, daughters; Ronetta (Noah) Poellnitz of Bloomington, IN, Senitrea Henderson of Alcoa, TN; brothers, Cobie Fugate of Knoxville, TN, Ronald and Donald Fugate of Chattanooga, TN; sisters, Marilyn Fugate, Arlena (James) Glasgow and special sister, Charlene (Rev., Dr. Charles) McAfee, of Knoxville, TN and Anita (Emanuel) Martin of Chattanooga, TN; several grand-children, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.

Receiving of friends will be Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 11:00 -11:30 am with the Celebration of Life to follow, at Unity Mortuary, Knoxville, TN. Rev., Dr. Joseph B. Smith, Eulogist. The final resting place will immediately follow at Will Fugate Family Farm, 456 Sulphur Hollow Rd., Tazewell, TN.

The family respectfully request that COVID-19 guidelines be followed.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve the Fugate, Glasgow, McAfee, and Martin families.


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You will be miss my friend love Treasa Hopkins

May the light of God illuminate and remove the darkness and pain you all must be feeling right now. May His peace and comfort be with you. God bless you family. Stella Yeary Carter

Richard will be missed. I will miss seeing him come to Mrs. Frances with his plate go get his Sunday dinner. We will all miss that silly grin and his laughter. He was a lovable person that would help you anytime you needed him. Praying God gives your Family comfort and peace during this time. May his memories bring you joy and laughter to know you all were Blessed to have him as a part of your Family! Melodie, Paul, Danielle Daniels

So sorry for your loss. Remember he'll always be in your heart and looking after you from Heaven.

Prayers to the family during this difficult time. Faye Garrett Yeary

Thinking of all my cousins at this sad time. Praying for all of us. Take time to remember all the good times and grieve as long as you need too! Lena Thompson

Prayer for the family Velvet Parkey

Forgot to sign my name family...Debbie Thompson

Sending love, prayers and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Richard. God Bless you all and may He comfort you all during this difficult time.

Prayers for the family. Julie Parkey Brown

Prayers for the family.

We will forever miss and LOVE you Uncle Richard

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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