Joseph William McGarvey

Joseph William McGarvey, 85, of Ooltewah passed away February 17, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, he retired as a Chief Petty Officer from the US Navy

After 22 years of service.    He went on to retire from T.U. Parks Construction Co after 24 years.

He was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church and also held memberships with Lookout Valley OES #483,  a 50 year member of East Lake Masonic Lodge #698 F & AM,  and the Fleet Reserve Association.

Mr. McGarvey was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lorena McGarvey; son, Raymond McGarvey; grandson, Aaron Allen Chippoletti; great-granddaughter, Mi’Jerni Chippoletti; and three sisters, Boots Vonberg, Lois Wilson, and Margaret Hargiss.

He is survived by his son, William E. McGarvey;  daughter. Debbie Chippoletti both of Ooltewah; four grandchildren, William J. (Amanda) McGarvey, Joshua McGarvey, Matthew (Shelby) McGarvey, and Alison Chippoletti;  five great-grandchildren, Malayah, Moriyah, Mason, Bailey, and Messiah;  several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Wednesday, February 24th in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Michael Steffey officiating.   Burial will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.

You may send condolences to the family and view the service on livestream at www.heritagechattanooga.com

We respectfully ask that social distancing, wearing masks at all times and all CDC guidelines be followed at the funeral home.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 23rd from 4-8 pm at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.

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