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Thomas Champe Greis, Jr.
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Thomas Champe Greis, Jr., died at home on Saturday, January 25, 2025, after a long illness. He was born June 28, 1952, in Lexington, KY, the son of Thomas Champe Greis, Sr., and Ann Barron Greis.
Champe graduated from Tates Creek High School, Class of 1970. Following graduation, he attended Cumberland College and graduated in 1975, majoring in Elementary Education and Biology. After college graduation, he married Judy Chappell (Greis) and lived in Corbin, KY. They celebrated 49 years of marriage this past August 2024. Champe worked for the KY Employment Service for over 20 years and 7 years for the Office of Inspector General. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping. He considered himself a herpetologist and raised and cared for many reptiles. To tell someone about his animals was one of his happiest moments.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Chappell Greis; son, Robert Greis; sister, Ann Barron Greis Hart, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Champe Greis, Sr., and mother, Ann Barron Greis.
Visitation will be held from 5-6 pm on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his memorial service will begin at 6 pm with Rev. Mike Helton officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Knox Whitley Animal Shelter, Bluegrass Care Navigators Hospice, or Alzheimer's Assocation.
Arrangements by Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where message may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com
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