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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Feb 19, 2025

Judge Robert Ernest Cupp Jr. died Feb. 4 at age 86. Cupp earned his law degree from the Tennessee College of Law in 1971. He worked in private practice, served as assistant district attorney general, director of Legal Services of Upper East Tennessee and assistant district attorney general in the First Judicial District. In 1998, he was elected criminal court judge for the district, a position he held for 16 years. Memorial gifts may be made to Grace Fellowship Church, 2314 S. Greenwood Dr., Johnson City, TN 37604; Shriners Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607; or a charity of the donor's choice. Memories and condolences may be shared at Tetrick Funeral Services.