McVey, James D.

Passed: 2005-03-01

Age: 76

Source: Jackson County Newspapers

Death Notice: 2005-03-05

Obituary Date:

Information: EL PASO, TX - James D. McVey passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at the age of 76.  He was born in Charleston, WV on August 2, 1928 and graduated from Ripley High School.  He served in the United States Army during the post-war occupation of Japan, the Korean Conflict, the Berlin air lifts, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War.  He also served two tours of duty in Germany during the 1970's.  In his 34 years of military service, he served many duty stations, most notably with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment at Ft. Bliss, TX, where he was Command Sergeant Major.  After retirement from active duty, he joined the civil service, working with the Air Defense Board at Ft. Bliss until his retirement in 1993.  He volunteered with the El Paso Police Department for over 10 years where he was instrumental in developing the ""El Paso's Most Wanted"" program.  He was involved in many civic organizations, including the Freemasons and Lion's Club International, and was a Deacon and Elder in the Presbyterian Church.  He was a highly decorated serviceman, earning in his lengthy military career, the National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC). Commendation Medal with four OLC's, Army Occupation Medal, Bronze Star Medal with ""V"" Device, Bronze Star Medal with OLC, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, RVN Cross of Gallantry wtih Palm, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with OLC, WWIIVM, Presidential United Citation and Good Conduct Medal 6th Award.  James is survived by his wife of 56 years, Glendora Clendenin McVey; daughter, Jay Dea Brownfield; son and his wife, Butch (Kandiss) McVey; four grandsons, Michael Brownfield, Andrew Brownfield, James McVey and Patrick McVey; and countless friends.  A graveside service was held Friday, March 4, at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church.