Columbia, South Carolina
COLUMBIA—Graveside services for Gerald “Vic” McVey, 59, of Columbia, will be held at 11 a.m. in Elmwood Cemetery with Military Honors, Rev. Adrian Moldovan will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.
Mr. McVey died on Sunday, February 17, 2008. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Jack G. and Sarah Belle Clowney McVey. He was a lifelong area resident and served as a Sergeant in the United States Marines, during the Vietnam conflict. He was owner and operator of Dependable Building and Lawn Maintenance. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather, and brother. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are his daughter, Sarah McVey of Columbia; son and daughter-in-law, Tracey and Shannon McVey of Lexington; grandchildren, Ashlynn and Payton McVey, Dylan, Tyler and McKenzie Miller; sisters, Sue Smoak of Greenwood, Jackie Moon (Harold Beard) of West Columbia; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Karen McVey of Hayesville, NC, Chris and Karen McVey of Columbia, Danny and Kathy McVey of Hopkins. Mr. McVey was preceded in death by his brother Phil McVey.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Dorn VA Medical Center for their compassionate care shown to our Father and family during our time of need.
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Vic,
You will be missed dearly. Sarah I am here for you any time you need me. I love you like a sister. You all stay strong that is what Vic would have wanted. I love you all.
Dana Palmer
February 21, 2008 | Valdosta, GA
Sarah,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm very sorry to hear about your father. You will be in my prayers and thoughts during this time.
Renee Hooker
February 20, 2008 | Salley, SC
Chris,Karen,& Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Vic. I met him when I was employed at Jim Hudson along with Chris, which has been awhile. You all are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless You All.
Sharon Cooper
February 20, 2008 | Lugoff, SC
I would like for everyone to know how much they are appreciated in this time. I would also like for everyone to know that my father was one of the most admirable people this world could have ever had. I will dearly miss him. I Love you Daddy!
Sarah McVey
February 18, 2008 | Columbia, SC
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
February 18, 2008 | West Columbia, SC
