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Charles Vandergriff Obituary

VANDERGRIFF, CHARLES RAY - age 85 of Knoxville passed away Monday, December 13, 2010, at Mercy Residential Hospice. Deacon at Washington Pike Baptist Church. Retired from AT&T after 36 years and served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. Preceded in death by father, Rhebus Vandergriff; and mother, Lorena B. Vandergriff. Survived by wife of 63 years, Rose Vandergriff; daughter, Phyllis Vandergriff; brother, Troy Fred Vandergriff and wife Stephanie of Michigan; aunt, Ruby McBee; special friend, David Gallup; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff of Mercy Residential Hospice for their kind attention and care. Funeral Services will be 6:00 PM Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Barney Evans and Rev. Shannon Washam officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 AM on Friday at Greenwood Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment. Military honors will be provided. The family requests that no flowers be sent; but would prefer that any donations in memory of Mr. Vandergriff be made to Washington Pike Baptist Church, 1700 Wasihngton Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917. The family will receive friends 5:00 - 6:00 PM Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17, 2010.

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Rick Servantes

December 18, 2010

Ray is one of the kindest people I've had the pleasure of meeting. In the short time I had the privilege to know him, he showed how much he loved his family, friends, and the "Big Orange". He will be missed.

Mardi & Bill Bartlett

December 17, 2010

We loved Ray - his soft spoken voice, the twinkle in his eyes - and better yet - we knew he loved us. I looked forward to his e-mails, some funny, some spiritual, but always appreciated.

Mardi and Bill

Amanda Holzhausen

December 17, 2010

Thank you for the kindness and friendship you bestowed on Rick and I this summer. Whenever I think of the mountains, I'll think of you and Rose. Love and miss you always, Amanda Holzhausen.

Fred Vandergriff

December 16, 2010

We will miss you Ray. Brothers for 82 years. You'll be in our prays, Rose and Phillis. Love you Fred and Stephanie

December 16, 2010

We are thinking of you and you are our prayers. Ray was so loved
and will be missed. Aunt Ruby and Family

Carla Jean Morgan

December 16, 2010

I'm so sorry. Mom and Dad especially thought the world of Ray....

Carl and Joyce Butcher

December 16, 2010

He will be greatly missed by many.

December 15, 2010

I am so sorry for yor loss.You will be in my prayers.Nancy Ridenour

December 15, 2010

God bless and keep you Ray, John Dombrosky

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