Mr. Richard L. McCuiston, age 67, of Nita Drive, Rockwood, TN, passed away Friday, January 4, 2008 in the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Mr. McCuiston was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a retired teacher with the Roane County School System; a member of Caney Ford Baptist Church; and a Building Trades Instructor. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas & Laura McCuiston.
Survivors include:
Wife: Mary Lou McCuiston of Rockwood, TN
Sisters: Tommye Dorrance & husband, Oliver of Houston, TX
Barbara Pemberton of Rockwood, TN
Emma May of Rockwood, TN
Brothers-in-law: Lowell Branson & wife, Ann of Kingston, TN
Wayne Branson & wife, Brenda of Kingston, TN
Sister-in-law: Shirley Branson of Kingston, TN
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The family will receive friends Monday, January 7, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Evans Mortuary. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Mark McCoig & Scott Branson officiating. Graveside service will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Roane Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard.
Guestbook Entries
Joshua Gregory (Rockwood, TN)
Mary, I taught with Richard at the Roane Co. Vocational Center on Oliver Springs Highway during the late 70's. He was an outstanding teacher, a professional co-worker, and a caring person of integrity. He leaves a great legacy with his many students. I am so sorry to hear of his death. I enjoyed seeing he and you during those few reunions that we had several years later. My prayers are with you.
Judy Treadway Howard (Johnson City, TN)
The Roane County Park Superintendent's house is a lasting memorial to Mr. McCuiston's skill and leadership. He and his students worked with the county government to build this beautiful building. I recall that he watched over every detail and often required his students to redo work which didn't meet his standards. On a personal note, I got to know Mr. McCuiston during the construction and always considered him a friend. My condolences to his wife and family.
Ken Yager (Harriman, TN)
Sorry for your loss, friends of the elder McCuistons.
Eddie Scott Simmons and George G. Clifton (Houston, TX)
Donny & Marcia Eaton (Harriman, TN)
Uncle Richard, you will never know how much I love you or how much you mean to me. I love you.
Robin Melton (Magnolia, TX)
Mary we were so sad to hear of Richard's passing.Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.We have always held you all close to our hearts in life's journeys.Dowell loved Richard like a father as I'm sure many of his students.With that we both feel he is where he is today with his career because of Richard and his teachings.For that we will always be grateful.Sincerely with love.
Dowell & Lisa Isham (Findlay, OH)
Mary, I will always remember the times that I spent with you and Richard during my teenage years. You both were very special to me and I will miss Richard very much. I just wanted to let you know how much you both mean to me.
Robbie Mee (Knoxville, TN)
Mary, I am sorry for your loss.
Kim Henley Kennedy (Kingston, TN)
Nita Cox (Kingston, TN)
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