Funeral service for Mr. James Warren “J.W.” McBay, age 91, of Fayetteville, will be conducted Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Cemetery. Mr. McBay passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Bailey Manor.
Mr. McBay was a native of Lincoln County, the son of the late Ed Lee and Gracie Lee Dollar McBay. He was a farmer and a member of the West End Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter Carolyn McBay Doud (Bill) Wattenbarger, grandchildren Troy (Kristy) Doud, Treva (Freddy) Buntley, great grandchildren Kyle Buntley, Adam Buntley, Karston Doud, Kragen Doud, Karoline Doud, siblings Houston (Geraldine) McBay, Ruth (Bill) Ward, Geraldine Thompson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Emogene McBay and 9 brothers and sisters.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 9 until 11 a.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 201 W. Lincoln St., Tullahoma, TN 37388.
4 Comments To "James Warren “J.W.” McBay"
#1 Comment By Jo dean counts On October 15, 2015 @ 8:30 pm
Love and prayers to all of you in the loss of this wonderful father,grandfather brother and friend.God bless you and comfort you.
#2 Comment By Diana and Dennis McBay On October 16, 2015 @ 5:27 am
Prayers for the family during this time of grief. May you all find comfort in knowing that your loved one is at peace now and pain free, his mind is whole again…
#3 Comment By Gary and Brenda Badenhop On October 16, 2015 @ 1:01 pm
Carolyn, Troy, Treva and families,
We are sorry to hear of the death of your dad and grandfather. May you cherish the memories of wonderful times together. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
#4 Comment By roger & lisa whitworth On October 16, 2015 @ 10:53 pm
CAROLYN sorry about your dad may god give you comfort at this time. you will be in our thoughts and prayers. sorry we can’t make it but I got to work Saturday.