John Vandagriff

John H. Vandagriff, 88, passed away at his home on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. He was born in DeKalb County, Tenn. before moving to Chattanooga as a teenager. He was the son of George Calvin Vandagriff and Alta Mai Davis Vandagriff. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Jean Vandagriff Fuston, and infant daughter Debra Sue Vandagriff. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Barbara Sue (McAfee) Vandagriff, sons John M. (Sharon) Vandagriff and William Dale (Lynda) Vandagriff. He is also survived by grandsons Brian Jeffrey (Holly) Vandagriff, and Brandon (Jessica) Vandagriff; granddaughters Lauren Ashleigh Dieckhaus (Jeff) and Katherine Leigh Sanders; six great grandsons, three great-granddaughters, and one nephew. The family will receive friends at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel on Thursday, Jan. 10, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with a graveside service immediately following in Greenwood Cemetery. Pastor Garry Moore of Westside Baptist Church will officiate the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.