Richard D Beville

Richard D. Beville, 67, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, in a local hospital. He served as a manager of manufacturing at Dr. Scholls for 14 years. Serving as a captain in the United States Army, he was a platoon leader in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Post 81 where he was a volunteer of the color guard and a member of the 40 and 8. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA and a Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois. He also was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Judy Beville; children, Steven "Chip" Beville and wife Kristi of Cleveland, TN, and Amy E. Beville and companion Jason Lang of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Blake Beville, Richard Lupo, and Alicia Lupo; brother Bill Panje of Chicago, IL; nephew, Steve Brinegar of Missouri; and good friend Mike Dickey of Cleveland, TN. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with his comrades from the American Legion Post 81 conducting military honors. The family will receive friends from 12:30 ? 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Bradley County Veterans Home, Bradley County Veterans Service Office, attn. Joe Davis 155 Ocoee Street, Room 105, Cleveland, TN 37311or you can also visit www.bradleyco.net and click on the Veterans link. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Beville family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.