Richard K. Wilcut, Sr., 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at the family residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired veteran of the United States Navy serving for 21 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 81. Mr. Wilcut was the son of the late Warren Everett Wilcut and Hallie Mae Kirby Wilcut and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Busch; brothers, Harold Wilcut and Warren Wilcut; grandson, Christopher Miracle. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Wilcut of Cleveland; three children, Robin Wilcut Bledsoe and husband, Gerald of Loudon, Dayna Renee Santos and husband, Daniel of Roswell, GA and Richard Kirby Wilcut, Jr. and wife, Becky of Albany, GA; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Ronnie Wilcut of San Antonio, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Mountain View Cemetery near Benton with Reverend Richard Mason officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer?s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive Suite 8, Chattanooga, TN 37421. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Wilcut family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.