Earl Ray Rich's obituary , Passed away on December 19, 2024 in Smyrna, Tennessee

Earl Ray Rich

July 3, 1946 - December 19, 2024 (78 years old)

Smyrna, Tennessee

Earl Ray Rich's obituary , Passed away on December 19, 2024 in Smyrna, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hunter Funeral Home

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Earl Ray Rich

July 3, 1946 - December 19, 2024 (78 years old)

Smyrna, Tennessee

Earl Ray Rich Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Earl Ray Rich of Smyrna, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Earl Ray left this world on December 19, 2024 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Earl Ray Rich to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Martin Harm Rich and Mandy Mae Stacy Rich; and his siblings, James Martin Rich, Edwinda Nash (Rich), Lorene Kirby (Rich) and Janie Minnear (Rich).

He is survived by: his wife Ching Rich (Linda) of Smyrna, TN; his daughter Susie Chambers (Bob) of Smyrna, TN; and his grandchildren, Alex Chambers, Jodi Chambers Brothers, Johnny Rich and John G. Savage Earl. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and countless friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home (120 Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of ceremonial flowers a donation in the memory of Earl can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hunter Funeral Home



Sat

Dec 28

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home
120 Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583

Sat

Dec 28

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home
120 Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583

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