Charles Ray Vandergriff

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.