Mr. Dale S. Range, age 88, Gray, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Range was born in Washington County and son of the late Eddy & Mary Shipley Range. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Susong Range.
He was a member of Highland Church of Christ.
Mr. Range retired from AFG and was a farmer.
He was a graduated of Sulphur Springs High School.
Mr. Range was a 67 year member of Johnson City Lodge # 486 F&AM, a member of the Order of Eastern Star. He was also a Shriner. He was a past board member of the Appalachian Fair.
Survivors include a niece, Kathy Whitson and husband, Dale, Johnson City; and special caregiver, Darlene Garland; and many loving cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 PM Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Minister Byron Paddock officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 PM Wednesday prior to the service. Interment services will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family & friends.
07/09/2015
Lowell, Shirley, and Danielle Gregg
Kathy,
We send you our love and prayers. Dale and Margaret were very special people to us. They were great camping friends, OES friends, and especially just FRIENDS. Your Aunt Margaret called me when my (Shirley's) Mother passed away and told me she would be my stand in Mother. She and Dale were a blessing to all they met. Once again, we send you our love and may God keep his loving arms around you in the days ahead.
Love,
Lowell, Shirley, and Danielle Gregg
A true gentleman and friend. I am richer by knowing Dale and represents the model of how to conduct your life.
Dale, you and Margaret were such good examples for
Michael and me. Thank you for your gentleness,
faithfulness, and strength. Your life was lived
well. I am so happy that you and Margaret are
together again, and that you are both standing
tall and strong in the face of our Father. These
tears are only for those of us left behind missing
you.
07/07/2015
Ken and Cathy Dennis
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Range was always good
to talk to, enjoyed hearing him talk about the
times he had and him talking about his dog was
still missing him he said.He was very good to
Darlene and he was so proud of you I still can see
him beaming looking at you that night at his house
as we were talking you could see on his face how
much he loved you.
Dale was a special friend and neighbor to me and my family. He always had that smile no matter what. I always enjoyed stopping by to talk and fellowship. He always took me in the dinning room to show me what puzzle he was working at the time, and never once did I see any easy ones that he did. Dale will be truly missed by many.
Mr.Dale was a precious person. When I came over from
Sunday School I always rubbed his crew cut. He would
always smile and talk to me. Sat with him last Sunday..or on
the row next to his wheel chair. One thing I can say ...If the
church doors were open ..He was there. At all the services as
long as he was able.
He was a true blessing to me And others at church.
He doesn't need his wheel chair any longer. ,!!
We will miss dale . He was always a blessing to see.
Dale (and Margaret) were very special people and
friends to everyone. I got to know them after I
joined the Eastern star in 1964 and have enjoyed
many years of friendship. Dale's presence at
Eastern Star meetings will be missed.
