Tommy Joe Proffitt

September 29, 1953 - January 18, 2021

Tommy Joe Proffitt, age 67, of Watauga, Tenn., passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on September 29, 1953, in Elizabethton, Tenn., a son of the late Kenny Leo and Helen Dempsey Proffitt. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Freda Snow; and brother, Steven Proffitt. Tommy was a loving father, brother and friend. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on vehicles, boating and fishing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his sons, Thomas Proffitt, Jonathan Proffitt, Jeffrey Proffitt, Alan Carty and Wade Carty; grandchildren, Blue Proffitt, Emma Proffitt and Bella Proffitt; sisters, Nancy Dalton and husband Keith and Judy Fagan and Bill Taylor; and special friend, Paul Carty. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of the 5th Floor at Johnson City Medical Center for their kindness shown to Tommy. Arrangements especially for Mr. Proffitt and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.