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Thomas Ray Spann

1929 - 2017

Thomas Ray Spann obituary, 1929-2017, Jackson, TN

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home

1544 South Highland

Jackson, Tennessee

Thomas Spann Obituary

Thomas Ray Spann

Jackson, TN

Age 87, died January 27, 2017.

George A. Smith and Sons, 731-427-5555.

Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jan. 28, 2017.
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I always enjoyed working with Ray. He was a truly wonderful and good man. I am so sorry for your loss.

Janet Coleman

January 31, 2017

Ray was a great mentor and co-worker. He made many contributions to the dairy industry, but more importantly he had a positive impact on the lives of countless youth and adults. He will be missed by all!

John Bernard

January 30, 2017

Mr. Ray always showed concern and compassion for the 4-Her's and the dairy folks. We have lots of fond memories of the Mid-South Fair with him. He will be missed by all that had the great fortune of knowing him!

Oak Breeze Farm Gay and Bo Ervin & Family

January 30, 2017

Wonderful gentleman and Extension leader!

Amy Elizer

January 30, 2017

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The folks in Henry County loved Ray Spann. He was always so pleasant and Happy. Special prayers for you on this day. God gave you a beautiful day.

Joyce Hastings

January 30, 2017

Mr. Ray Spann: A wonderful person and an extraordinary co-worker while I was working with the research dairy at the Ames Plantation in cooperation with the University of Tennessee. Also, Mrs. Spann was often around and was obviously a loving help-mate for Ray. With loving thoughts to you all in these difficult moments.. Jim Anderson, Superindent, Retired, Ames Plantation

Jim Anderson

January 29, 2017

Ray was a true leader in the dairy industry for years and those children that he trained are the current leaders today. His legacy will live for many more years. He taught me how to be a quality dairy 4-H agent and I think of him often as one who made me that extension agent I became.

Rick Skillington

January 29, 2017

We have so many fond memories of Uncle Ray especially his mischievous sense of humor. Prayers for his family during this difficult time in life.

Tom & Marcy Brewer

January 29, 2017

He will surely be missed. He was a great man. I will be praying for the family. He taught me alot.

Janie Brady-Wisrman

January 29, 2017

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