Carter County TN Archives Obituaries.....Scalf, Ray B, Sr. October 7, 2006
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Elizabethton Star  Oct 9, 2006
Rev. Ray B. Scalf Sr. 





    Rev. Ray B. Scalf Sr., 74, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, 

on Saturday, October 7, 2006, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy 

illness. 





    Rev. Scalf was a native and lifelong resident of Carter County. He was the 

son of George and Muriel Smithy Scalf. He was preceded in death by his mother 

and father, two brothers, Hazen and Junior Scalf, and a son, Ray B. Scalf Jr. 





    Rev. Scalf was a veteran of the Korean War and received a Purple Heart 

while serving his country. While in the military service, he excelled as an 

amateur boxer and was crowned United States All-Army Champion in the 

lightweight division during an International Tournament in Japan. As a local 

boxer he was considered one of Tennessee's best amateur boxers by winning 

numerous local and state titles. He was instrumental in the development of the 

Elizabethton Amateur Boxing Team and as a hobby, trained some of its members. 





    Rev. Scalf started his newspaper career at the Elizabethton STAR as a 

photographer and sports writer. He moved into the advertising department where 

he served as the Advertising Manager until his retirement. He was elected 

President of the Elizabethton Civitan Club for two terms and while club 

president, he and other club members seized the opportunity to construct the 

Elizabethton Civitan Park for the Handicapped, located off Highway 19E in 

Elizabethton, which continues to be enjoyed by many people today. 





    In 1973, Rev. Scalf was called into the ministry and was the founding 

pastor of Salvation Temple Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as pastor 

for over 26 years before retiring from the pulpit in 1999. 





    Rev. Scalf enjoyed several hobbies including drawing, painting freehand 

and reading, especially the Bible. He loved all sports, especially 

professional boxing where from time to time he would participate as a judge at 

the Bristol Sports Arena. 





    Survivors include his wife and best friend of 55 years, Lillian Scalf, of 

the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ron Scalf of Johnson City and Reggie 

and Kim Scalf of Elizabethton; one daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Steve 

Carr of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Joshua Scalf, Sheena Scalf, Tyler 

Scalf and Autumn Scalf; and one great-granddaughter, Ashiah Scalf. One sister, 

Brenda Hamilton of Johnson City; one brother, Billy Smithy of Elizabethton, 

and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. 





    The funeral service for Rev. Scalf will be conducted on Tuesday, October 

10, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 

with the Rev. James Richardson, the Rev. Ron Owens and the Rev. Bobby Stout 

officiating. The Rev. Clarence Phillips, the Rev. Elmer Carter, the Rev. Phil 

Poston, the Rev. Gary Roe and the Rev. Steve Burleson will be honorary 

ministers. Music will be under the direction of Kenny and Kathy Lethcoe. The 

graveside service and interment will be Wednesday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at 

Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Martin Pousa, Deacon 

Bowers, George Trent, Jack Campbell and Bob Carter and family members. 

Honorary pallbearers will be the past and present employees of the 

Elizabethton STAR and members of the Salvation Temple Freewill Baptist Church. 

Those wishing to attend the graveside service will meet at the funeral home at 

10:15 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will 

receive friends in the funeral chapel from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the 

service. The family would like to extend its gratitude to Dr. Tony Katras, Dr. 

Daniel S. Rush, Dr. William Messerschmidt, Dr. Stephen Fahrig and Associates, 

Dr. Jeff Farrow, Dr. Julie Dunn, Dr. David Fenner and the staff of Johnson 

City Medical Center. They would also like to thank Dr. Stephen May and the 

staff of Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center for the loving care given to Rev. 

Scalf, as well as his faithful friends, Charlie Brown, James Smith and Barbara 

Schell. Online condolences may be sent to the Scalf family by visiting our Web 

site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. 





    Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton is serving the Scalf family. Obituary 

Line: (423) 543-4917. Office: (423) 542-2232. 



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