John Silvey Obituary
Mr. Silvey, son of the late John Bunyon Silvey and Maggie Ann Williams Silvey, was born October 28, 1934 in Catoosa County, Georgia. He was a member of West Park Baptist Church. After high school, Mr. Silvey enlisted in the military and served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. After leaving the military, he worked at General Motors in Michigan. Moving back to the local area, he then worked at Candlewick Yarn. Later on he began a career in law enforcement, working as a Deputy for the Catoosa County Sheriff's office and Walker County Sheriff's office. He then began work as a Deputy for the Chickamauga Police Department and then transferred to the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department; and served as bailiff for Catoosa County courts until he retired.
Mr. Silvey enjoyed going to the casinos; fishing; and golfing. He also enjoyed traveling with his family. While at home, he would be seen watching classic western movies. The family remembers him as a hard- working honest man – one who would always help others.
Mr. Silvey is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Nancy Silvey; two daughters, Debbie Johnson and Belinda (Tony) Dixon; two sons, Heath (Angel) Silvey and Dakota (Betsy) Silvey; three sisters, Emma Jo Davis, Dodie (A.L.) James, and Glenda White; one brother, Noel (Janice) Silvey; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 11 a.m. at Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park, 724 Hogan Road, Rossville, Georgia.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, 555 West Cloud Springs Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
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Michelle
June 14, 2025
I worked at CCSO way back in the day with Mr.Silvey he was a very good honorable man and always had candy in his pocket for you. I will never forget his kind nature. Rest in Peace Mr.Silvey
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