Gary Walker McNabb

Gary Walker McNabb obituary, Chattanooga, TN

Gary Walker McNabb

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Gary McNabb Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 30, 2026.
Gary Walker McNabb, age 76, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was born December 3, 1949, and passed away on March 29, 2026. He was a member of Grandview Church of God and was a retired truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Loretta McNabb; father, Garrison Elvin McNabb; mother, Martha Jane Thomas; brother, Donald McNabb; paternal grandparents, Barney and Mary Jane McNabb; and maternal grandparents, John and Grace Hicks; uncle, Delmer McNabb.

Those left to cherish his memories include his son, Vernon "Scott" (Shannon) McNabb of New Brockton, Alabama; grandchildren, Cameron (Darylyn) McNabb, Justin McNabb, and Carolyn (Jon) Dewey; and great-grandchildren, Finley McNabb, Grayson Parker, Clementine Parker, Kellan McNabb, Emmelyn McNabb, and Arthur Dewey; his aunt and best friend, Brenda McNabb, aunts, Janice McNabb and Barbara Ritchie.

Gary will be remembered for his hard work, dedication to his family, and the many lives he touched throughout his years. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.

Graveside Service 12PM, CST, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Lakewood Memory Gardens West with Pastor Aaron Pierce officiating. Interment to follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens West.

In lieu of flowers please make donations towards his final expenses.

A Celebration of Life will follow the graveside service at Grandview Church of God 21124 River Canyon Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405

Share memories, condolences and photos at www.whitwellmemorialfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 423-658-7777.

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2

Celebration of Life

1:30 p.m.

Grandview Church of God (21124 River Canyon Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37405)

21124 River Canyon Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

2

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Lakewood Memory Gardens West (Chattanooga, Tennessee)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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2

Interment

12:15 p.m.

Lakewood Memory Gardens West (Chattanooga, Tennessee)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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