Dennis Underwood

Underwood, Dennis Ray, Sr., of Corryton, entered his eternal home, Saturday morning, May 21, 2005, following a courageous and honorable battle with Fibro Sarcoma (cancer). He was born June 11, 1929, to Joe and Bonnie (Parker) Underwood, of Corryton. He was a faithful and devoted member of Corryton Baptist Church where, in past years, he had served as trustee, and chairman of the building committee. He was a loyal member of the Senior Adult Men?s Class and the CBC Choir. One of his greatest joys was the years he represented his church serving in mission work. He was a dedicated member of The Gideons International and was active in the Prison Ministry. He served honorably for his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from KUB. Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Bobbie (Ownby) Underwood; sons: Dennis (Dennie) Underwood, Jr., and Joseph (Jody) Underwood, both of Corryton; daughter: Ann Underwood of Corryton; daughter and son-in-law: Jan and Brian Beretta of Newport; grandchildren: Tyler Underwood, Autumn Underwood, Nicole & Joseph Beretta, and Summer Yount; great-grandchildren: Jacob, Jordon, and Brooklyn Yount; brother and sister-in-law: Wendell and Shirley Underwood of Corryton; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; many loving nieces and nephews, and extended family. The family expresses their thanks to the Covenant Hospice Group for the wonderful care given to their loved one. The family will receive friends from 5:00 ? 7:00 P.M. Sunday at Corryton Baptist Church. The service will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Dr. Rocky Ramsey and Dr. Damon Patterson officiating. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery Monday for a 2:00 P.M. interment service. Pallbearers: Tyler Underwood, Joseph and Brian Beretta, Bill Anderson, James Anderson, Kenny Clapp. Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Corryton Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 28, Corryton, TN 37926-8434. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com