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Richard "Grumps" Steven Petree

July 18, 1950 — September 23, 2024

Knoxville

Richard "Grumps" Steven Petree - age 74 of Fountain City, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024.  He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, an avid fisherman, and loved to "tinker" with automobiles.  Preceded in death by son, Steven D. Petree and father, Richard C. Petree. Survivors; wife, Missy Nash-Petree; sons, Jeff Petree (Robin) and Justin Nash; granddaughter, McKenzee Carr (Jackson); special grandson, Devin Mays; mother, Osa Petree; sister, Regina Ricker (Tom); brother, Curtis Petree (Joy); several nieces and nephews; Apollo his best friend and constant companion; and his Norris Lake Dock family at Beach Island Marina.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to Tennessee Cancer Center, the doctors, nurses and staff of their love and care.  Family and friends will meet 2:45 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery for a 3:00 p.m. graveside service, Rev. Kathy Chesney officiating.  Pallbearers; Curtis Petree, Jeff Petree, Justin Nash, Tom Ricker, Jackson Carr and Jim Livesay.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Young-Williams Animal Center 3201 Division Street Knoxville, TN 37919.  Condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.

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