Donald Ray Amyx

Donald Ray Amyx 61, of Mt. Carmel went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at his residence. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Operation Desert Storm. Donald was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was a faithful Christian and tried to help all he could. Donald especially enjoyed fishing, spending time with family, and going on Amyx adventures. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Mae Amyx. Survivors include his loving wife Diane Amyx; sons, Jonathan Amyx, Joseph Amyx, and Donald Hill and wife Melinda, Billy Amyx and wife Megan, and Jonathan Larkins; 11 grandsons; 5 granddaughters, brother, Ronald Amyx and wife Patrice; sisters, Patricia Winters and husband Syd, Sheila Parker and husband Daniel; special friend and brother-in-law, Tommy Holliman; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown, Kingsport. A funeral service will follow with Bro. Raymond Hammonds and Pastor Jarrod Manning officiating. A military graveside service will be conducted at 2:30pm at Mountain Home National Cemetery with American Legion Hammond Post #3/265 conducting the honors. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Carter-Trent Funeral Home is serving the Amyx family.