Michael N. McVey

Date of Death: October 20, 2013

Michael Neal McVey, 66, of Martinsburg, WV, died Sunday, October 20, 2013, in the Winchester Medical Center.

Mike was born in 1947, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Neal Joshua McVey and the late Mary Pearl Livingston. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia. Mike entered the U.S. Marine Corps serving two consecutive tours in Vietnam and achieved the rank of Corporal. Mike retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs as an automotive mechanic in 2007.
Mike is survived by his wife Terry Lynn McVey. Surviving with his wife are daughters Toni Woodson, Tonya Pentony, Tabetha Hart, Taffeney Gano, and son Jared Neal. He was known as Poppa to his ten grandchildren: Brittany Newlin and Brooke Vesledahl, Lane McVey, Justus and Peighton Pentony, Brittany and Hunter Gano, and Jdub, Owie, and William Neal.

All services will be private.

The family wants Mike to be remembered as a wonderful, kind, generous, and loving individual with an infectious laugh, great sense of humor, and someone who would do anything for family and friends. Everyone should remember Mike for his love of old muscle cars and his lifetime hobby of restoring them.

Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

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Michael Neal McVey, 66, of Martinsburg, WV, died Sunday, October 20, 2013, in the Winchester Medical Center. Mike was born in 1947, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Neal Joshua McVey and the late Mary Pearl Livingston. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia. Mike entered the U.S.Continue Reading

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today as always. Be strong, know that he is no longer suffering. Love you all.

Our most heart felt symathy; remembering Mike as a loving husband to Terry, a caring father and Poppa who blessed his grandchildren with so much love.

Terry and Family, You have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. MaryAnn

Been thinking of you and lifting you up. I am so glad you have found comfort in going home and I am also happy that you are surrounded by family at night. Please let Us know when you need some w and Nelsie love. I would be remiss if I didn't take this opportunity to write what mike meant to me. from the get go, mike was the person who made me feel at home with this new family I was entering. The first time I met him I got a big hug and every time I saw him after he complimented me and would say the sweetest things about how nice it was to see me. I will miss that and miss his smile and sweet chuckle. He had a tender heart that was contagious. I feel very lucky to have known him, even for a relatively short period of time compared to the rest of the family. My heart is heavy and this world lost a very special man but we were, and more importantly you were, lucky enough to call him family. I love you and am praying for your strength as you reflect on the memories of your wonderful angel.

Terry and family, My condolences are with you and the family. Prayers of peace are with you. I will always remember Mike's friendly smile. Take care.

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Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I am Mike's cousin, and sorry to say have lost contact with him over the years. But I am sure he will be missed. Chuck Rafferty

Jay and I have fond memories of getting to know Mike as our paths crossed at family events through the children and grandchildren we shared. Mike was a gentle, kind and thoughtful man and very special to everyone that knew him. He will be sorely missed. Jay and Kimberley Meyers

Terry so sorry to hear about Mike. My prayers are with you. He was a wonderful man. I am sure you have many wonderful memories. I love the pictures that were posted here. God Bless.

Hi Terry: Sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hope you got my card. You know me and my cards . It makes me sad when I have to take a name off of my birthday card list. But I know he will suffer no more. I did not know Mike to well but I know that if you choose him he was special. Love you all. Uncle Tom

Oh Michael. I wept unashamedly at the news of your passing. In my 67 years on this planet I have met many people. A precious few of those souls I have called... friend. But only one have I been blessed to call my 'best friend'. And now you've been taken from us. All too soon, and all so suddenly it hardly seems real. And it surely doesn't seem fair. But life is what it is and death will come when it will. We cannot change that fact, but knowing it doesn't make the loss any easier to comprehend. I will miss that smirky smile of yours and that firm handshake that bespoke the quiet confidence and strength that was so much a part of you. I will miss those days we hunted and fished together, and in my later years I will recall those times and smile again at the fond memories they provided. It has been my good fortune to have known you, and my distinct privilege to have called you friend. I will miss you bro. But now you rest easy. You have fought the good fight and you have done all that you could do. At least now your pain is over. But ours has just begun.

My thoughts are with you Terry and thank you so much for introducing me to this extraordinary man!

Terry, I am so sorry for your loss. Mike sounded and looked like a great husband, father and grandfather. I wish we could have met him. I'm sure he and Dan would have had lots to share with their love of old muscle cars. I am praying that you have the strength you need to get through the grief. I'm sure your parents are a great comfort to you. I would love to come visit or meet you when you are up to it. Until then I am thinking about you my dear friend. Laurie

Dear Terry, The pictures were wonderful and I could see all the great joy Mike took in being with his family. I will always remember his kindness in his deeds and his speaking. You were soul mates and that always showed through in both your's and Mike's words and actions. God bless Mike in his new heavenly home and body. May God, especially, provide you great comfort and blessings through the sadness and grief.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.