Bobby Gray Dutton

Bobby Gray Dutton, age 85, of Auburntown passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home. He was born to his parents, the late Arnold & Edith Grizzle Dutton on May 14, 1939 in the Gassaway Community of Cannon County.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce Mingle Dutton of Auburntown; Children, Tim Dutton of Murfreesboro & Nicole (Charles) Montgomery of Knoxville; Grandchildren, Mary Claire Dutton (Michael) Woodward, Garland Montgomery (Jason) Fisher, Gates Montgomery, Gray Montgomery, & Gwyneth Montgomery; Great Grandchildren, Cayden & Annmarie Woodward; and Siblings, Betsy Leach of Auburntown & Tammy McNatt of Murfreesboro.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Hal Dutton.

Bobby was a member of the Auburn Church of Christ and was an engineer with General Electric for over 35 years. Bobby was a creative writer, maker, collector and historian. He loved the outdoors and cherished spending time on his farm. A passionate student of genealogy, Bobby enjoyed and contributed much to the Auburntown Historical Society. He valued family above all and cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren, who will not soon forget his quick dry wit and valuable words of wisdom.

Funeral Services will be at 7 pm Thursday, January 2, 2025 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. David Dunn officiating. His family will receive friends for the visitation from 4 pm to 7 pm Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Woodbury Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held at 11 am Friday, January 3, 2025 at Sycamore Cemetery.