Ray Parks Cupp

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.