Pritchett, Wilburn Larry (Cleveland)
Wilburn Larry Pritchett
Wilburn Larry Pritchett, 83, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, May 3, 2021. He was of the Christian faith and passed peacefully at his home of forty-five years.
Larry was a Vietnam War veteran. He served his country proudly and retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service (20 of which were active duty). He was a Gunner’s Mate Missiles First Class at the time of retirement. He traveled the world during his Navy career. Notable ships he served on included the USS LEAHY DLG-16, CHARLES R WARE DD-865, USS BREMERTON CA-130, and the USS CHICAGO CG-11. Larry received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Dominican Republic), Navy Expeditionary Medal (Cuba) for active involvement in the Cuban Missile Crisis, Combat Action Ribbon, and Meritorious Unit Commendation a
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Sarah Adelia Tipton Park, 89, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at a local healthcare facility.
She was born in Cleveland and lived her whole life in the historic neighborhood of downtown Cleveland.
She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the last active church circle.
She was a proud graduate of the 1949 class of Bradley High School. The 49’ers had many class reunions over the years. Sarah also attended the University of Chattanooga, where she was a member of Chi Omega.