Charles Robert McVey

CHARLES ROBERT MCVEY

After a lengthy illness, the gracious Lord called Charles Robert McVey at the age of 81 years old to his heavenly home.     Robert was a lifelong resident of Jasper, TN.  He was born on January 30, 1939 to Willis and Hattie Haynes McVey.    He was married to Jane Saylors McVey.   Robert was of the Baptist faith and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jasper, TN.   

Robert had been employed for many companies during his lifetime.  He began at DuPont of Chattanooga, TN for 12 years.   He then began a new career with Tennessee Consolidated Coal Co. in Jasper, TN and remained there until the company closed.    Robert was employed with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as an investigator.  He spent his time raising cattle and horses.   

He was a member of the Olive Branch #297 Masonic Lodge, Alhambra Shriners and Scottish Rites during his lifetime.    Robert loved his family and his loyal friends.   He was known to be the man that everyone knew and loved in the Marion County Community.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Hattie Haynes McVey; his loving daughter, Robin Myers; brothers, Gerald McVey and Herman McVey and sister, Louise Standifer.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 56 years, Jane Saylors McVey; son, David McVey; daughter, Dana (Sam) Montgomery; grandchildren, Josh (Laurie) Myers and Mandy Myers; great-granddaughter, Addie Myers and loyal friends.

The family wishes a special thank you to Hospice of Chattanooga for all their love and care during the time of Robert’s illness.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm ct at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, TN.

There will be a Memorial Service following the visitation at Tate Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon, Jasper, TN  37347. 

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