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John Lewis Mcavoy

January 24, 1937 — April 5, 2024

John Lewis McAvoy, age 87 of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Soddy-Daisy Health Care Center in Soddy-Daisy. He was born in Birmingham, AL, on January 24, 1937, the son of the late Earnest McAvoy and Mercer (Potts) McAvoy.

John was formerly of Birmingham, AL. He had a Bachelor of Science degree, was a math teacher, a nuclear radiation technician and a pastor. He served his country in the US Army and the National Guard. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Kay (Crossley) McAvoy of Soddy-Daisy; his two sons, Kelly McAvoy and Marlon McAvoy, both of Spring City; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Leah Carter of Alabama.

John will be laid to rest at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Please share your memories and photos of John on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN.
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