He was a former member of Niles Ferry Baptist Church (Greenback) and is a current member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Dick was a decorated veteran of Korean War with 2 Bronze Stars and a member of the Korean War Veterans Association. Dick retired from Robertshaw Controls Company after 41 years of service.
Preceded in death by parents, William Towe and Georgia Sentell Towe; brothers, Bill and Bobby Towe; two half brothers, Sandford and Jerry Towe and sister in law, Pat Towe of Georgia.
Dick is survived by sister-in-law, Ella Towe, of Knoxville; half brothers, Ronald Towe of Knoxville and Tim Towe, of London, Ohio; nieces and nephews of California and Knoxville.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the parlors of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville and process to East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Hwy, for an 11:30 AM graveside service officiated by Rev. Dana Fachman with military honors. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com