Richard Ed Hollifield

March 20, 1940 - October 24, 2020

Richard Hollifield, age 80, of Unicoi, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Erwin, Richard is a son of the late Ed and Evlee (Rogers) Hollifield. He was of the Pentecostal faith and retired from General Motors after 42 years of service. In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his step-mother, Kate Lola (Foster) Holifield; brother, Lester Hollifield and niece, Leslie Calloway. Richard Hollifield leaves behind to cherish his memory: Wife: Ruthann Hollifield; Sons: Scott Hollifield, Mark Hollifield; Daughter: Donna Lynn Caskie and husband, Dan; Grandchildren: Tyler Caskie, Marley Caskie; Sisters: Brenda Calloway and husband, Jack, Roselee Whitson; Brothers: Rick Hollifield and wife, Tina, David Hollifield; Nephew: Tim Calloway, Tracy Hollifield; And his beloved Border Collie: Pearl. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Richard Hollifield in a graveside committal service to be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in Fishery Community Church Cemetery. Bishop John Edwards will officiate. Those attending will meet at Fishery Community Church Cemetery by 1:50 pm for the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Richard's name to the Unicoi County Animal Shelter, 185 N. Industrial Drive, Erwin, TN 37650 Condolences and memories may also be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Richard Hollifield through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.