Photo courtesy of Bordwine Funeral Home, Inc. - Etowah
Jun 30, 1945 - Jan 18, 2023
Truly be missed. He was the best principal I ever had, he really did care for his students.
Manda
January 31, 2023
I WANT TO WISH THE FAMILY CONDOLENCES ON HIS DEATH. THE MAN WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND TERRIFIC COACH LOVED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM.
HERB HOFFMAN
January 30, 2023 | ETOWAH, TN | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Irene Huff
Irene Huff
January 26, 2023 | Etowah, TN | Acquaintance
Hey was indeed a wonderful role model he was definitely mine I just saw him a few months ago I'm sorry to hear this prayers for his family I went to mountain view and he was my principal I admired him
Justin Hysell
Justin Hysell
January 25, 2023 | Etowah, TN
My prayers for the family. I always thought Coach Rich was a great man and a good example for us boys. I was in the class of 1979.
Glenn McCulley
January 23, 2023 | Edmond, OK | Student
Coach Rich was one of the best! So many fond memories of days gone by. Prayers for Linda, Todd and all the family during this difficult time. RIP Coach.
Joyce Ferguson Chapman
Joyce Chapman
January 23, 2023 | Delano, TN | Student
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doyle and Stacey Taylor
January 23, 2023 | Cleveland, TN | Friend
Our prayers and condolences to the family of Coach Eddie Rich.
Ken Taylor
January 23, 2023 | Niota, TN | Friend
Rip coach..condolences family..class of 80 ..#74
Darryl Eaton
January 23, 2023 | Niota, TN | Student
George Edward Rich Jr., otherwise known as Coach Rich, 77, of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Eddie was a long-time educator and coach in Cocke County and McMinn Central. He was a well-known principal at Mountain View Elementary School. In his free time, he loved to take care of his yard and do any type of landscaping. He was an outstanding athlete at Carson Newman University, playing football and baseball. While at Carson-Newman, he was on the National Championship Baseball Team. Eddie was an avid U.T. fan and loved to cheer on all sports. He was a great role-model and mentor to several people. He was a longtime member of North Etowah Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Elsie Rich; sisters, Louise Wild, Shirley Bryan, Kate Harvel.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Linda Rich; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Amy Rich; grandson and spouse, Cameron and Madi Rich; two beloved great-grandchildren, Julius and Jesse Rich; sisters, Irene Gray and Vicki White; brother, Bill Rich.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to North Etowah Baptist Church, 231 PA Ave., Etowah, TN 37331.
Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2023 at North Etowah Baptist Church with Dennis Bordwine and long-time best friend, Dale Chrisman, officiating.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, prior to the service at the church.
Family and friends will assemble at Green Hill Cemetery, Tuesday, January 24th for the 11:00 a.m. committal service.
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