Kenneth W. Richey

REV. KENNETH W. RICHEY, age 80 of White Pine, TN went to be with his Lord Friday morning, March 5, 2010. Rev. Richey was a retired pastor of the First Baptist Church of White Pine where he served faithfully for 27 years. He made himself available to minister to the needs and offer Christian love to anyone in the community that called upon him. Kenneth was a well-respected citizen and pillar of the White Pine area, where he was a member of the White Pine Lions Club and was always supportive of community activities. Besides his dedication to his ministry, he enjoyed farming and being with his family. He will be affectionately remembered as a beloved husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all that have been touched by him. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Isobel Richey; children, Danny Richey, Dorothy Richey and David (Amy) Richey; grandchildren, Miranda Richey, Mirena (Tex) Hall, Abby and Ally Richey; great-grandchilden, Lizzy and Nola Hall; three sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 3:00pm at the First Baptist Church of White Pine with Rev. Brian Osborne and Rev. Mike Sledge officiating. Interment to follow in White Pine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts in memory of Kenneth Richey be made to a church or charity of your choice. Friends may call Saturday afternoon and evening at the funeral home and the family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00pm prior to services at the church. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN WHITE PINE, TN (865)6742442