Tommy Ray Vanhoy, age 60 of 1500 Boyd Road, Gastonia, NC, passed away on October 24, 2009 in Charlotte, NC. Born on February 09,1949 he was employed by Fedex in Charlotte. He served four years in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer and Pearl Vanhoy, brothers; Lee Vanhoy and James Vanhoy and a sister, Betty Jean Cranford. Tommy Ray Vanhoy was survived by his brothers; Richard Vanhoy of Salisbury, NC, Johnnie Vanhoy of Matthews NC, and Billy Vanhoy of Concord, NC and sisters; Louise Mathis, Ruby Stoker and Peggy Shaver, all of Albemarle. There are no scheduled services. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com