Richard Selvy Obituary
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Polly A. Hensley Selvy; son, Ricky LaFate Selvy; daughter, Billee Joann Selvy Burkhart, brothers, Tommy Selvy and Carol Selvy; and sisters, Patsy Gail Stephens and Mary Elizabeth Selvy Gibson.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Ann Selvy (close friend Tim Walsh), sister, Anna Jean Shamiyeh; grandchildren, David Jorah (Megan Cupp) Thomasson, Ravin Rose (Patrick) Grove and Jeremy Burkhart; great-grandchildren, Evelyn Denson and Georgia Fate Grove. Richard will be deeply missed by the countless friends and neighbors whose lives he touched with kindness and warmth.
Richard was laid to rest during a private Graveside Service on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Roseberry Cemetery.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
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Kathy Selvy Haun
September 27, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Richard I am Tommy's oldest daughter and if I knew I would have been there Richard was a kind loving Soul and I will never forget how good he was to me and my sisters lots of precious memories from when we were kids RIP Richard until we meet again Prayers for his children and grandchildren and all those who 's Life he Touched
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