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Harry Vandergriff Obituary

VANDERGRIFF, HARRY RAY - of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at his home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Mr. Vandergriff was the former owner of ACME Security Agency. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in the Korean War. Preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother; and 5 sisters. Survivors include wife of 60 years, Wanda Vandergriff; sons and daughter, Jimmy Vandergriff and family Terry Jones and family, Darrell Vandergriff and family; and sister, Irene Reynolds of Maryland. Family and friends will meet Thursday June 2, 2011 at 11:45 am at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 12 noon interment service with Darrell Vandergriff officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Academy of Powell. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Jun. 2, 2011.

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Kevin Smith

June 8, 2011

To Wanda, Jimmy, Terry, and Darrell I wish my most heart-felt condolences. I did not find out until today, 6/8/2011, about Harry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori Wright

June 2, 2011

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for your family at this time.
Lori Wright- FBP-Ftn City Campus.

June 2, 2011

Wanda and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce and Evalyn Forlines

MacK Pyle

June 2, 2011

RIP Old friend.

Yvonne Bartlett

June 2, 2011

I was sorry to read about your father passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. It's just so hard to know what to say during these times. But know that he is resting with the LORD. Yvonne

KRISTY LUNSFORD

June 2, 2011

YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

PHIL & LIZ WYATT

June 2, 2011

TERRI, STEVE AND GREGORY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD/GRANDFATHERS DEATH. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. LET US KNOW IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING. LOVE YOU GUYS, PHIL AND LIZ WYATT

Laura Moore

June 1, 2011

You are in my prayers and thoughts at all times and I wish there was something I could do for you other than love you.

Laura

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