Obituary of Perry Dean Vandergriff

Perry Dean Vandergriff, age 56, of Chattanooga, TN passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, September 17th. Perry was born in 1960 in Chattanooga, TN. He was a graduate of Tyner HS and received his Bachelors of Music Education from the University of TN Knoxville, where he was a member of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band all four years, under the direction of his mentor WJ Julian. He also later received his graduate degree in Conducting from UTC. Through the years, he served as the band director at Notre Dame, Northwest Whitfield, and East Ridge High School and Middle School, where he was both a music instructor and mentor for hundreds of students over the years. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Lorene Vandergriff, as well as his brother Mark Vandergriff. He leaves behind his wife of 36 years Dianne Vandergriff; his daughter, McCaull; his son Jon-Michael with wife Jill and daughter Holdenl; his best friend of 41 years Joel Denton and wife Kerry; his brother Glen (Linda) Vandergriff, as well as many beloved friends and family. A memorial service will be held in his honor on Thursday, September 22nd at 6 PM, at Bethel Temple Assembly of God in Hixson, TN. Friends may pay their respects from 3-6 PM, prior to the service. Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy (423) 843-2525 Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.