Gene McCray

Died: Sept. 27, 2012

Dale Eugene "Gene" McCray Jr., age 76, of Tusculum, died Thursday morning at his home.

Gene retired from Greene Valley Developmental Center after 40 years of service.

He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Gene served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Moose Lodge No. 692.

He achieved the level of Eagle Scout with Boys Scouts of America.

Gene loved animals, fishing and working outdoors. He enjoyed woodworking and collecting model trains.

He was a local history buff, who never met a stranger and liked making friendships.

Survivors include two sons: Dale Eugene McCray III of Tusculum and Paul Leonard McCray of Limestone; two grandchildren: Ethan McCray and Aaron McCray; a stepgranddaughter: Katelin Britton; his mother: Jimmie Lou McCray of Greeneville; one brother and sister-in-law: Bob and Pam McCray of Greeneville; one niece and her husband: Courtney and Chad Lane; and one nephew: Micah McCray.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Eugene McCray Sr.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. today at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow visitation at 6 p.m. in the Doughty-Stevens Chapel. The Rev. David Woody will officiate. Private interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys Scouts of America Troop No. 94, c/o Asbury UM Church, 201 S. Main St., Greeneville, TN 37743.