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JOHN 'RAY' DEAL

John “Ray” Deal, 78, Clinton, passed away at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Friday, April 8, 2022.

He was born in Chattanooga Aug. 10, 1943. Ray was a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church.

Ray was a kind and gentle soul and very generous to people and his church.

He loved cars and clocks, and his very best furry friend, Buddy.

Ray was preceded in death by: Parents, John and Gladys Deal; grandparents, Amos and Bertha Brazzell.

He is survived by: Brother, Gary Deal; sister, Patricia Burnum, both of Florida; two sons, Mike and Raymond of Vancouver, Wash.; best friends, Wanda Bowling, Jim Kennedy, and Ken Andrews.

Receiving of friends will be held in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary from noon – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

A graveside service will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Garden with the Rev. Rick Miller officiating.

Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.