Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Smyrna
Aug 15, 1963 - Apr 6, 2020 (Age 56)
I met Rick when my son, Mark, worked at Pinnacle Bank in Murfreesboro. I immediately fell in love with this youngster. I loved his humor, his heart, his wonderful personality, God bless your famly as you deal with the sudden loss of this wonderful person. I grieve with you and ask God to wrap his. loving arms of c
Linda Garrett
April 12, 2020 | Van Buren, AR | Friend
Im at a loss for words right now. My high school friend. Im so glad we stayed in touch. Even though we had a difference in our teams. Lol. I will always think of you when I see that orange T!! Always will remember that smile. Prayers for your family!!! Never forgotten!
Renee Lovvorn (Watson)
April 09, 2020 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
So Sorry for Yalls loss..He was a good guy..Ain't seen him in over 30 years..God Bless..
Sean Smith
April 09, 2020 | Madison, TN | Friend
My condolences Ashley and family,
Kim Flaherty
Kim Flaherty
April 09, 2020 | Smyrna, TN | Friend
Prayers for the family
Terry and JANICE Thompson
April 08, 2020 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
Hard to believe you are gone..my heart breaks...Peace for Ashley and family...I will think of you from our days in high school playing basketball...I will think of you when I'm trying to make cornbread the southern way and not the New York way...fried chicken meatloaf...so many memories to hold dear to my heart...love New York...
Cheryl DeSarno
April 08, 2020 | Horseheads, NY | Classmate
Rick, I miss you, my friend! I've known you for 20+ years and you've always been a great father and a great friend. You will be missed by so many. Prayers for Ashley and her fiance and those adorable grandkids.
Laura Watterson
April 08, 2020 | Murfreesboro, TN | Coworker
R.I.P My Friend!! See you again one day
Johnny Copeland
April 08, 2020 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
May the Lord bring bring about a comforting peace to your grieving hearts..my sincerest condolences and prayers are with you ✝
Wendy Adams
April 08, 2020 | Nashville, TN | Friend
James Richard "Rick" Earp, age 56 of Smyrna died Monday April 6, 2020 at his home. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was preceded in death by his wife Joy Earp. Mr. Earp had attended Living Springs Baptist Church and had worked for the Lee Company. He was veteran of United States Navy, and a VOL for life.
He is survived by his daughter Ashley Crader and fiancé Shane Burns of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Aiden Dickens, and Adalynn Burns.
Memorials made be made to Woodfin Chapel to help with funeral expenses.
Private graveside will be Saturday morning at Mapleview Cemetery. www.woodfinchapel.com
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