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William Honeycutt Obituary
December 28, 2024
GRAY - William "Ron" Honeycutt, 77, went to meet his Lord and Savior at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born in Erwin, TN to the late William Howard and Willie Mae Honeycutt. Ron was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
Ron served on the Johnson City Police Department for 31 years, retiring in 2002. Six months later, he joined the Washington County Sheriff's Office and retired in 2012. He was a 10th degree blackbelt in Isshinryu Karate and taught the Honeycutt Isshinryu Karate class and started in martial arts in 1967.
In addition to his parents, Ron is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debbie Rae Honeycutt and sister Ruth Ann Bennett.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, William Wade Honeycutt and wife Tammy; daughter, Rhonda Lee Gibson and husband Silas; daughter, Linda Sue Gordon and husband Steve; sister, Susie Davis and husband Gerald; grandchildren, Doug Honeycutt, Taylor Sahl and husband Ryan, Braydon Robertson, DJ Robertson and wife Breanna, Keith Gordon and Emily Gordon; two great-grandchildren; and many friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev. Ginger Isom and Chuck Griffith officiating.
Ron will be laid to rest beside his wife on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 10:00 am at Evergreen Cemetery, Erwin, TN.
Pallbearers will be Doug Honeycutt, DJ Robertson, Braydon Robertson, Silas Gibson, Wayne Lunsford, and Taylor Sahl.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralservices.com. Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604, is honored to serve the Honeycutt family. (423) 610-7171.
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Dennis
January 4, 2025
I met Ron as a teenager in a JCPD Cadet Unit. He demonstrated his skills and taught us some skills. He was always very professional and kind spoken, but to the point in his teaching. Later as a police officer, he again taught us baton skills, defensive tactics that in many cases kept me alive. Strongest hands I ever seen. He could hold the cylinder on a wheel gun, and it wasn't moving. Lord bring easement of mind to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends in the days to come.
Suzanne Huron
January 2, 2025
Ron and Debbie were both good and caring people. When I worked with Debbie and lived in the same neighborhood, if it snowed Ron would drive her to work and swing by to pick me up so we didn´t have to drive ourselves in the yucky weather. When my daughter was tiny Debbie stopped by with Ron dressed as Santa to surprise us and he was so sweet and we got the sweetest picture from that Christmas that I will always cherish. I will miss them both always.
Robert Williams
January 1, 2025
Ron will be greatly missed in so many of the avenues of his life! I met Ron in the mid seventies through Karate. He was always a strong competitor back in the day, strong kicks and punches. I know, I sparred with him ,many times over the years.
I also knew him as fellow police officer, friend, and later in life as I begin to go back to church.
I always had high respect for Ron , we always enjoyed conversations no matter the topic.
Yes , Ron will be greatly missed by so many!
Prayers and condolences for the family.
I´ll see you again ol friend when we can see the savior and King! What a day that will be!
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