Tetrick Rhododendron Chapel

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Many years ago, North Funeral Home was founded in Elizabethton by H.S. North. In 1943, the late Donald W. Tetrick purchased the North firm upon moving to Elizabethton from Joplin, Missouri. Don Tetrick and his father, the late Glen W. "Pappy" Tetrick, operated Tetrick Funeral Home together until Pappy Tetrick retired in 1960. In 1963, the Riverside Chapel was added to the former residence from which Tetrick Funeral Home operated. This structure was one of the first formal church-type chapels to be added by any funeral home in this region. In 1968, Richard Tetrick graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and joined his father, Don, in the operation of Tetrick Funeral Home. In 1974, Don and Richard opened Tetrick's Rhododendron Chapel in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Don Tetrick retired in 1981 and sold his interest in the business to Richard. Don enjoyed an active retirement and played a part in Tetrick Funeral Home up until his passing on August 26th, 2012. Don was referred to as "Daddy Don" by family, but also from those employees whose lives he touched in meaningful ways. He was active in his church, First United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school. Also, Don was very active in his community by participating in Jaycees, Kiwanis, and many community civic boards. He will be greatly missed by his immediate family, but also the Tetrick Funeral Home family, and the entire Elizabethton and Johnson City communities. In 1984, Tetrick Funeral Home was extensively renovated and expanded, with the removal of the original structure that had housed the operation for many years. In 2001, the Chapel of Peace was added and the entire building was completely remodeled. In addition to its original Riverside Chapel and the Chapel of Peace, the building now features two drawing room chapels. With the increase in the number of night time funerals, four services can now be conducted in the building at one time In 2011, the lobby was renovated and a portico was added to the front of the building to help families in the event of inclimate weather. Tetrick Funeral Home has always taken pride in providing the best possible service and the most comfortable atmosphere for families who are grieving. The desire to reach out and provide this service throughout the Tri-Cities has motivated Tetrick Funeral Home to purchase a Chapel in Bluff City in 1985, and to start a funeral home in Johnson City in November 2001. We look forward to serving families and offering support to those grieving for many years to come...

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