Richard R. Officer, 58

He was the son of Robert Officer and June Maloney. He is survived by a brother, Robert Officer of St. Louis, Mo.; sisters, Nancy Buchanan of Burkesvile, Ky., and Jo Coe of Jasper, Fla. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Judge William R. and Nannie Windle Officer of Livingston and Dr. Robert L. and Maude K. Maloney.

He grew up on Center Hill Lake at the family business, Hurricane Dock and attended Cookeville Public Schools. He graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy and attended both Maryville College and Tennessee Tech. He was a Mason and active in other civic and fraternal organizations.

Graveside services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mt. View Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Putnam County Library, 50 E. Broad St., Cookeville, Tenn., 38506.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 12, 2006