He is survived by his wife, Helen McVay of the home; a daughter, Barbi Meeks of Alma; two sons, Mark McVay of Monett, MO, and J. P. McVay of Hermitage, AR; eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Cremation will be under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.
There are no services scheduled at this time.