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Norman Vandergriff Obituary

VANDERGRIFF, NORMAN, LOWELL "RED-DOG" - age 57, joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 4, 2010. Preceded in death by mother and father, Mae and Leroy; brothers, Harold, Kenneth, Ronald, Marshall and Lynn; sister, Shirley. Will be missed by children: Shelby, Sherry (Elmer), Norman (Tiffany), Jason, Joshua and Frances; special companion, Michelle and son, Thomas; siblings, Charles, Florence, Jean (Gabby), Barbara (James), Christine, Charlotte (Troy), Danny (Donna) and Benny; grandchildren, Dwayne, Ashley, Tristan, Jadasia, Justice, Lil Jason; great-grandchild, Tayliee; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. with funeral to follow at Mynatts Funeral Home, Fountain City. Burial on Friday at 12:00 p.m. at Milan Baptist Church, Union County.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2010.

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January 10, 2010

debbie james rosenbaum

Robin Clifton

January 9, 2010

We will greatly miss Red Dog. - Robin, JT, Cain, Joseph, and Shannon.

Jill Miller

January 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God be with you through this difficult time.

Sharon Mitchell, Roberta Harris
Adam, Jill and Noah Miller

January 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. GOD bless you.

Ronnie and Martha Reed

Angela Blazier

January 8, 2010

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Red Dog will be missed by many people, he was a very good man with a big heart. You all be strong and trust in the lord. I love all you guys very much!

katie janie dennis and lil dennis

January 7, 2010

our prayers are with all

January 7, 2010

Our hearts are broken for the loss of your loved one. he willl be missed by many. He has touched many lives. Through many things that he has done in his life. We love all of you.
Rodney & B.J. Reno
Austin, Tommy & Bradley

January 7, 2010

James Clifton & Kathy

Janet Hickson / Finger

January 7, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

January 7, 2010

michele,

our thoughts and prayers are with you,

sherri and randy thomas

william rhinehart

January 7, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 6, 2010

"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you . Our thoughts and prayers are with your family." Jim and Vickie Chasteen ( Knoxville, TN)

Nancy B

January 6, 2010

Shelby and Family,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know how hard this must be and I will be praying that God comforts your hearts during this time.

Wayne & Cracker Cooper

January 6, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

wayne&connie beeler

January 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Anita Akers-Hill

January 6, 2010

My prayers and thoughts with all the family and friends. Lowell was a good classmates of mine for many years at Vestal. I have good memories of him. He was a great guy. Know he will be missed. God be with you. Ps 30:5

KENNY AND VICKIE POE

January 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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