Jim E McVay Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James (Jim) Edward McVay, 75, of Newburgh, Indiana passed peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Jim was born on December 16, 1944 in San Diego, CA to the late Donald R. McVay and Carolyn A. (Beaudry) McVay Keller. Jim grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a graduate of DeLaSalle High School, pursued higher education, and served in the U.S. Army Security Agency from 1963 to 1967. Jim worked in sales and owned his own business prior to retirement. He selflessly volunteered for St. Vincent De Paul Society and Ozanam Family Shelter. He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Parish in Evansville, Indiana. Jim was very athletic and played many sports throughout his life. His recent hobbies included watching Cardinals baseball, enjoying music and singing along to Elvis, playing chess and other strategy games, birdwatching and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Loretta J. (Malchow) McVay; daughters, Brenda M. Pennington of Evansville and Paula R. Barnett of Newburgh; son, Daniel J. (Lindsey) McVay of Baltimore, MD; brother, Jay (Barb) Keller and sister, Kathleen Theisen of MN; grandsons, Zach and Lucas Barnett, Josh and Paul Pennington, Connor and Camden McVay and great-grandson, Cohen Pennington. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S Hebron Ave, Evansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 am Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Annunciation Catholic Church, 3010 E. Chandler Ave, Evansville, IN with Father Alex Zenthoefer officiating. Burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Newburgh with military rites. Memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation Catholic Church or the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.

Jim E McVay

December 16, 1944 - July 2, 2020