Ramsey Lenard "RL" Honeycutt

1940 - 2022

Ramsey Lenard (RL) Honeycutt, born May 24, 1940, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at his home surrounded by family. He was lovingly known as "Rambo" by his family.

He made his military career in the United States Air Force, retiring as chief master sergeant, serving 31 years from 1958 to 1989. He served two tours of active duty in Vietnam as a flight engineer on C-47 gunships and C-7 Caribous. His love for flying was paramount in his very successful military career. Among his many prestigious honors and accolades, his most cherished was being awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross, which he very proudly displayed and loved to show to family and friends, as well as numerous joint service awards. He was truly "The Rambo of the Skies."

Among his great pleasures, he loved to picnic at beautiful Cades Cove, have Sunday dinner at Shoney's with family and drive his convertible Miata.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; father, Willie Edgar; mother, Castene; sisters, Louise (John) Russell and Yvonne (Tom) Smith; and brother, Curtis Ray (Carolyn) Honeycutt.

He leaves, to mourn his death, his brother, Jim (Dixie) Honeycutt; sisters, Juanita (Steve) Deaver, Brenda (Tom) Moore and Phyllis (Butch) Simpson; fiancé, Vickie Barrett; beloved pet, Bailey; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.

There will be a private graveside service for family only with a celebration of life service to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Alzheimer's Association or The Pat Summit Clinic in his name.

Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.

LaFollette Press
January 27, 2022