Bobby Ray Vandergriff

Bobby Ray Vandergriff, age 75, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He enjoyed music, especially Southern Gospel. He also loved Old Westerns and The Andy Griffith Show, and reading the Union News Leader. He was a former employee of Plasti-Line, ETHRA, and retired from Aisin Automotive in Clinton.

He is preceded in death by parents, Allie and Hassie Vandergriff; brothers, Kenneth Vandergriff and Bill Vandergriff; and sister, Wanda Yardley.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Doris Bailey Vandergriff; sisters, Phyliss Mitchell, Ann McCoy, and Ruby Gray. As well as several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Michael Fielden, Bill Sexton, and Kenneth Colbey. 

Special thanks to the Oncology Floor 5 West at UT Hospital, Dr. Kilgore and Dr. Davidson, and Creekview Health and Rehab. Also, a special thank you to Walmart Store #1319, in Halls, and Store Manager " L".

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, with a funeral service to follow, with Reverend Jim Woods and Pastor Mike Haun, officiating. Family and Friends will meet at 10:45 am on October 20, 2026, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery for an 11:00 am Graveside Service.