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Jack Vandergriff Obituary

Jack Vandergriff

Knoxville - Jack Azro Vandergriff, age 84 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Mr. Vandergriff retired as an Assistant Deputy Chief from the Knoxville Fire Department after 37 years of service with several honorable mentions and awards. In 1995, he was appointed by Governor Don Sunquist to serve on the state's Firefighting Standards and Education Commission. He was a loving and faithful husband and father to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved being outdoors and could always be found working in his yard. Preceded in death by parents, William E. & Rubie Vandergriff; sister, Wanda (Bootsie) Russell brothers, Donald Joe Vandergriff, Bobby G. Vandergriff, and William E. Vandergriff, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Gerrie Wade Vandergriff of 62 years of marriage; daughter, Kimberly Vandergriff Beck (husband Randy); twin sons, Tony (wife Becky) and Randy (Wife Laura) Vandergriff; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister & brother-in-law, Nancy & David Taylor; brother & sister-in-law, Johnny & Sandra Vandergriff. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel (4131 E. Emory Road). Friends and family will meet 10:45 Monday, December 9, 2019 at Edgewood Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service, Rev. David Trent to officiate. Condolences can be expressed at www.mynattfh.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, 2019.

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Sheila Gould

December 11, 2019

Gerrie,
So very sorry for the loss of your dear husband, Jack.
I can certainly understand the loneliness you must feel. He and Gary are probably dancing in Heaven.
I am praying for the family and that the Lord wraps you in His loving arms and gives you rest and peace.
Love you, Sheila

John Seivers

December 10, 2019

One thing that sticks out in my head is, when he was building onto your house on Forsythe. I helped him, mix mortar...etc. I believe it was on a Saturday. Later that day He surprised me with a 5 dollar bill for my efforts. Such a great man, always made me laugh. Sorry we couldn't make the funeral. But our prayers are with you guys.

Angela Roberts

December 9, 2019

Tony, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Angie and Marty Roberts

Sonja Nicley

December 9, 2019

Thoughts and prayers to the Vandergriff family, it's never easy losing a loved one. May God comfort the family and wrap his loving arms around you all.
Psalm 147:3. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Sonja Elliott Nicley

December 8, 2019

Dear Vandergriff family...I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. I wil hold you all in my heart & prayers. Hugs.. Cheryl Goins
(Your dental hygienist)

Pam (&Cliff) Shirley

December 8, 2019

Gerrie,
You and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond memories of both you and Jack at Northshore- our home away from home for the last few years. I loved how Jack worked tirelessly fixing things and rearranging the furniture. He also had the cutest socks in the world! Jack and I share a birthday which always made him a little extra special to me! I will continue to remember him (and you) in the days ahead and hope your precious memories will carry you on those extra hard days. Much love and hugs!

diane Sturgeon

December 8, 2019

Our Family have had Jack in our Thoughts & Prayers and wish to express our condolences to Jack's entire Family. Love Diane & John Sturgeon

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Jamie Ogle

December 7, 2019

Sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to each of you.

Carl & David Starling

December 7, 2019

We have known Jack for only three years , but his friendly and funny personality won us over. We will miss Jack very much and pray that God will give Gerrie and all the family the peace that only God can give. we love you all.

Carl and David Starling

Dale and Jenny Baggett

December 6, 2019

Thoughts and prayers for this sweet family. So glad that my families path crossed with this family.

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