Randall “Randy” E. Bunch, age 70, of Kingston, formerly of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his home. He was born June 13, 1952, in Knoxville. Randy was a member of Alpha Masonic Lodge #376 F&AM in Clinton; and also a member of the Scottish Rite Temple. He was a retired Pipefitter and a member of UA Local Union 102 Plumbers and Steamfitters of Knoxville. Randy was a United States Army veteran who served his country proudly and received several commendations including the Army Commendation Medal(Berlin)and National Defense Service Medal. Randy was an avid birdwatcher and loved feeding his birds, squirrels, and raccoons. He also enjoyed target shooting. Preceded in death by his parents, Beecher & Leathel Crowley Bunch; sister, Janet Sue Bunch.

SURVIVORS

Loving Wife of 44 years: Rita Bunch of Kingston

Daughters: Christine Campbell & husband, Charles of Chattanooga and Kim Marie Jones of Chattanooga

Sons: Joe P. Matthews & wife, Debra of Chattanooga and  Michael T. Matthews of Las Vegas

Grandchildren: Marie Ford & husband, Sam, Christopher Campbell & wife, Bethany, and Kayla Chinn, Amber & Amanda Matthews

3 Great-grandchildren

Sisters: Gerald Dean Carver & husband, Randy of Knoxville, Dottie Herron & husband, Larry of Oak Ridge, and Becky Jeffers & husband, Rus of Nashville

Sisters-in-law: Marie Louise Michael, Dorothy Beech, and Shirley Camborne/Paynter

Brother-in-law: Peter J. Match

The family would like to thank the kind nurses and staff of Fresenius Dialysis Center in Harriman and all his special neighbors, including Jerry and Robin. 

The family will receive friends 11:00 – 12:00 pm, Friday, January 13, 2023, at Fraker Funeral Home in Kingston with a masonic service following at 12:00 pm, in the chapel.  Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton with Rev. Randy Griffis officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Roane County Honor Guard.