KINGSPORT - Tom Anderson Cope, 86, passed during the morning hours of Saturday, July 13, 2019, following an extended illness. Tom was born on April 20, 1933 in Clinch Mountain, TN to the late Jesse Wiley & Laura (Drinnon) Cope. Tom served our country in the United States Air Force. After his service to our country, Tom attended East Tennessee State University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business.