Gayle Kenneth Caughron age 89 of Knoxville, passed away May 18, 2022. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. An Army Veteran of the Korean War, Gayle was a retired architect for TVA. Preceded in death by wife, Mildred; daughter, Rebecca Lane; sister, Emma Lou Tobler and parents, Kenneth and Cleo Caughron. Survived by son, Kenneth (Deanna) Caughron; daughter, Teresa Ellen Caughron; grandchildren, Chloe, Emily and Carley Lane, Matthew Gayle Cherney and Blair Hitchcock; step-daughters, Kim Matthews and Lisa Matthews.. The family will receive friends 10:30 am – 12 pm Wednesday, May 25th at Trinity United Methodist Church at 5613 Western Ave. with the service to follow at 12 pm. Rev. Dr. David Tabor officiating. Family and friends will meet at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Gov. John Sevier Hwy. for a 2 pm interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of The Smokies.org. Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuneralservices.com