1938
Edward
2021
Edward Brockenbrough Mcnally
May 2, 1938 — September 13, 2021
Edward Brockenbrough McNally, 83, of Forest, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021.
Born on May 2, 1938, in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Gladys McNally and grandson of Josephine and Edward Brockenbrough.
Eddie grew up in Lynchburg and attended Christchurch School and Hampden-Sydney College. He graduated from Lynchburg College. In 1964, he married Betty Patteson. He was in the National Guard stationed in Fort Knox, KY and was employed with National Gypsum for over forty years. His true interests were managing his real estate investments and developing properties. He enjoyed farming, raising cattle, and building his home with Betty in Forest, Virginia. Eddie was a lifelong and active member at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Patteson McNally and three children: Edward Brockenbrough McNally, Jr.(Sheryl) of Roanoke, VA., Margaret McNally Keller (Herschel) of Lynchburg, VA, and Ashby Patteson McNally of Wilmington, NC. Eddie also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Edward Brockenbrough McNally, III, Anne Mims McNally, John West McNally, Carter Braxton Keller, Morgan McNally Keller, Macon Elizabeth McNally, and Marguerite Patteson McNally.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Runk and Pratt for their care over the past several years.
The reception for friends at the home of Margaret and Herschel Keller HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE due to rising Covid cases.
A private family graveside service will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Christchurch School or St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Born on May 2, 1938, in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Gladys McNally and grandson of Josephine and Edward Brockenbrough.
Eddie grew up in Lynchburg and attended Christchurch School and Hampden-Sydney College. He graduated from Lynchburg College. In 1964, he married Betty Patteson. He was in the National Guard stationed in Fort Knox, KY and was employed with National Gypsum for over forty years. His true interests were managing his real estate investments and developing properties. He enjoyed farming, raising cattle, and building his home with Betty in Forest, Virginia. Eddie was a lifelong and active member at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Patteson McNally and three children: Edward Brockenbrough McNally, Jr.(Sheryl) of Roanoke, VA., Margaret McNally Keller (Herschel) of Lynchburg, VA, and Ashby Patteson McNally of Wilmington, NC. Eddie also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Edward Brockenbrough McNally, III, Anne Mims McNally, John West McNally, Carter Braxton Keller, Morgan McNally Keller, Macon Elizabeth McNally, and Marguerite Patteson McNally.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Runk and Pratt for their care over the past several years.
The reception for friends at the home of Margaret and Herschel Keller HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE due to rising Covid cases.
A private family graveside service will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Christchurch School or St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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