Kenneth Ray Thomas

Kenneth Ray Thomas, age 75 of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Kenneth was a member of Miracle Baptist Church and worked for the city of Knoxville, retiring after 28 years. Kenneth attended Klondike Elementary School and graduated from Young High School.

He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Elizabeth Thomas; sister, Mary Lou Bridges; brothers, Charlie, John, Mack, Jim, Bobby and Lonnie Thomas; step-son, Lee Smith.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 32 years, Deborah Diane Thomas; son, Dean (Terry) Smith; daughters, Lonna (Chris) Gray and Debbie Teffer; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donnie Thomas, Gary (Tracy) Thomas and Paul Thomas; sister, Debbie Johnson; several nieces and nephews and numerous family.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 5:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M at Berry Funeral Home with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 P.M, with Rev. Kermit Troutman officiating. Family and friends will meet Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Tarklin Valley Baptist Church Cemetery for a 2:00 P.M for a interment. Condolences may be offered at berryfuneralhome.com