Richard “Dick” Terry LaFollette

Date of Death: September 20, 2024

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Memorial contributions may be made to
Judges Athletic Association (JAA)
P.O. Box 2213
Winchester, VA 22601

Mckamey Animal Center
Chattanooga, TN

Winchester, SPCA
111 Featherbed Lane
Winchester, VA 22601

Richard Terry LaFollette,79 of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Dick was born in 1944 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Alston “Pete” Richard LaFollette and Mildred LaFollette Carr. He graduated from John Handley High School, Class of 1964 and attended the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Dick began his career manufacturing steam boilers for naval war ships during the Vietnam War and retired as President/CEO of Air & Hydraulic Equipment in Chattanooga for over 40 years. He loved Tennessee football, racing Dwarf Cars and NASCAR where he attended the Daytona 500 many times. Most of all, Dick loved spending time with his dogs and beloved family.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo whom he married on February 1, 1985; sons, William LaFollette (Mitzie) of Flowery Branch, GA, Richard LaFollette (Reneè) of Chattanooga, TN, Forrest “Chip” Sirbaugh (Donna) of Winchester, VA and Craig Sirbaugh (Ally) of Hagerstown, MD; grandchildren, Adam LaFollette (Kaitlyn), Tyler LaFollette, Kate Prisk (Chandler), Mason LaFollette (Olivia), Noah Sirbaugh (fiancé, Melanie), Rosser Sirbaugh, Jackson Sirbaugh, Lacey Sirbaugh, Braden Sirbaugh and Jordan Maloney; great-grandchildren, Piper, Eden, Alexis and Jake; great great-grandchild, Cooper; sisters, Bonnie Hall of Scottsdale, AZ, Lanette Rhodes (Robbie) of Sequim, WA and his beautiful, beloved Irish Setters, Riley and Rory.

He is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Clay Carr and sister, Wanda Sandy.

The pallbearers will be Dick’s grandsons.

All service for Dick will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dick to the Judges Athletic Association (JAA), P.O. Box 2213, Winchester, VA 22601; Mckamey Animal Center, Chattanooga, TN or Winchester, SPCA, 111 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA 22601.

Mary Penwell Nordman

Jane Shackelford Garton

Sherrill M Blank( Funk)

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Services will be private

Memorial contributions may be made to
Judges Athletic Association (JAA)
P.O. Box 2213
Winchester, VA 22601

Mckamey Animal Center
Chattanooga, TN

Winchester, SPCA
111 Featherbed Lane
Winchester, VA 22601

Richard Terry LaFollette,79 of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024. Dick was born in 1944 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Alston “Pete” Richard LaFollette and Mildred LaFollette Carr. He graduated from John Handley High School, Class of 1964 and attended the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Dick began his careerContinue Reading

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I have had the pleasure of working with Dick for 25 years. He was such an inspiration in my life. Very thankful I had the opportunity to know him ! My thoughts and prayers are with his family ! Tracy

I only had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Lafollette on several occasions, but on each of these he left a distinct impression on me. He was a savvy business man with a heart of gold. Sincerest condolences to the family. He will be surely missed.

I will always remember our teenage years.... rest in peace, Dickie

In memory of Richard “Dick” Terry LaFollette, Mary Penwell Nordman lit a candle

MaryJo, so sorry to hear about Dickie. He and his smile will be missed. Condolences to you and family .

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Praying for God's Shalom peace for all family members during this sad time. (Mary Jo, we live on Lookout Mt. in Dade Co., after living in Chattanooga for many years.)

I had the opportunity to play with Dickie when he moved from James Wood to Handley. He was a good quarterback for the Judges. My condolences to Mary Jo and the family. May he rest In peace.

In memory of Richard “Dick” Terry LaFollette, Sherrill M Blank( Funk) lit a candle

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