Thomas William Gray, Jr.
1948 - 2023
Thomas William Gray, Jr.
1948 - 2023
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BORN
1948
DIED
2023
Thomas Gray, Jr. Obituary
Thomas William Gray, Jr., 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in Kingsport, he has lived in this area most of his life. He worked as an over the road trucker for Big G Express. He was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church. Thomas was an avid TN Vol fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Eva Gray.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 47 years, Phyllis Gray; two daughters, Kim Gray and Sarah Smith and husband Zachary; one son, Brad Skinner; one granddaughter, Olivia Johnson; sister, Barbara Hudson and husband Fred, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Sunnyside Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Dr. Bill Sims officiating.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Hamlett-Dobson Memorial Park. Those planning to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 a.m.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home and Memorial Park, is honored to serve the family of Mr. Gray.
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