Cupp, Ray Parks (Bud), age 81, formerly of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 16, 2011. Bud was an Army Veteran and served in Korea and received a purple heart. He was an avid Tennessee and Michigan football fan, partly to family in both states, and a member of the WW Club. Bud was preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Lena Cupp; several brothers and sisters; and grandson, Shane Price. Survived by wife of 45 years, Shirley; children, Sherry, Steve, Daryl, Rebecca, Debbie, Donald and Ronald; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 4:00-6:00 p.m., at Berry Funeral Home. The service will be held Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel. A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 9:30 a.m., at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
