Roy McAnally

RINGGOLD — Roy Edward McAnally, 85, passed away, April 14, 2018, at his home.  Roy was born in Lone Mountain, Tenn., April 10, 1933.  He retired from the US Army after 26 years, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4.  Roy served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star (with Oak Leaf Cluster) and the Air Medal while assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry. Preceding in death are Roy's parents, Charlie and Nellie McAnally; sisters, Betty Jarnigan and Pauline Brogan.  Survived by his wife, Janet, of 62 years; children, Barbara Stock, Joanne Rosenberg, John McAnally; grandchildren, William, Benjamin, Kate, Colin, and great-granddaughter Hailey; sisters, Fen Long, Helen Davidson, Doll Green, Shirley Collingsworth, Barbara Jones, and Janice Cox; brothers, Joe McAnally, James McAnally and Larry McAnally; several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family and view memorial tribute. Memorial donations may be made in Roy's name to First Lutheran Church, 2800 Mc Callie Ave, Chattanooga , where he was a member until his death, or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.