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BCSO: Missing man found dead in a ravine near home

"We are sad to report that Mr. Gray is deceased," the BCSO said. "Sheriff Berrong would like to extend his condolences to Mr. Gray's family."

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Update (Oct. 1, 2021): The Blount County Sheriff's Office said searchers found a missing man dead Friday near his home.

The BCSO said 59-year-old Billy Joe Gray was discovered dead approximately 200 yards from his home on Vinegar Valley Road in a ravine. The BCSO said Gray was legally blind and had several medical conditions.

"We are sad to report that Mr. Gray is deceased," the BCSO said. "Sheriff Berrong would like to extend his condolences to Mr. Gray's family."

Deputies said the investigation is ongoing.

Original Story (Sept. 30, 2021): 

The Blount County Sheriff's Office said Thursday evening they were searching for a missing 59-year-old man who is legally blind with several medical conditions.

They said that Billy Joe Gray was missing Thursday evening and that his family had not heard from him since the day before. Authorities said that he lives at a home on Vinegar Valley Road in Friendsville.

Deputies and K-9 teams have been searching the wooded area around his home since they got the missing person's report, officials said. The Blount County Sheriff's Office said they believe he could be endangered because of his medical issues.

Anyone who has seen or spoken to Gray should call Blount County Communications at (865) 983-3620. They can also called the sheriff's office during regular business hours at (865) 273-5001, or lave a message on the 24-hour hotline at (865) 273-5200.

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Posted by Blount County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, September 30, 2021

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