Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

FUNERAL HOME

Sturtevant Funeral Home - Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel

5201 Portsmouth Blvd

Portsmouth, Virginia

Kenneth McGarvey Obituary

Kenneth L. McGarvey PORTSMOUTH - Kenneth Leonard McGarvey, 62, of Kennedy Drive, passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 in his residence. Born March 16, 1948 in Grove City, Pa., he was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Mary McGarvey and a brother, Larry McGarvey. Ken was a proud U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, a Purple Heart recipient and member of VFW Post No. 993 in Portsmouth and the Eagles Club in Grove City, Pa. He is survived by a daughter, Melissa Callihan and husband Korry; a son, Tim Lyon and wife Aimee, both of Pennsylvania; a sister, Linda Wimer and husband Ed of Wisconsin; three grandchildren, Makenzie, Austin and Gracie; and a host of friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 31, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Mike Putnam. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Ken's cremains will be buried beside his parents in Woodland Cemetery, Grove City, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW Post No. 933. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth McGarvey

6 Entries

Marquell H

November 2, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. The lost of a love one is the most painful experience we have in life. There is a void that cannot be filled. Rest assured the Bible promises we will hold them again and enjoy their smiling faces forever. It is God's purpose that no one dies ever again and everyone live on earth in Paradise. God never wanted anyone to die but to live happy healthy lives forever on earth. We have to exercise faith in his Son, Jesus Christ, to gain these blessings. God gives us his Word so we can gain comfort now and have hope for the future.

John Madden

October 31, 2010

Sorry to hear about Kenny,enjoyed working with him over the years
a good friend

John Toth

October 31, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Kenney, a good friend will be missed.

October 30, 2010

So sorry to hear about Kenny. He was a very special cousin and will be missed by his ;family and friends. God Bless. Merle

October 30, 2010

Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about Kenny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of his family. Lois Buchanan Bewley, Greater Cleveland

Ron Buchanan

October 30, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results

Make a Donation
in Kenneth McGarvey's name

Memorial Events
for Kenneth McGarvey

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Sturtevant Funeral Home - Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel

5201 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

How to support Kenneth's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.