Boyd Gene McGaha Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Boyd Gene McGaha of Newport, Tennessee, who passed away on April 9, 2021 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Boyd Gene McGaha to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Joyce McGaha; his granddaughter Brooke Hartsell; his parents, Roe McGaha and Connie McGaha; his siblings, Roe McGaha, Jr., James McGaha, Johnny McGaha, Jerry McGaha and Mary June Trentham; and his son-in-law Don Payne.

He is survived by: his wife Edna McGaha of Newport; his children, Daniel McGaha (Stephanie) of Franklin, TN, Dennis Brooks of Knoxville, Yvonne Fleming of Newport and Janice Gentry Barnes (Jerry) of Cosby; his brother Ezell McGaha of Dandridge; his grandchildren, Aidan McGaha, Madeline McGaha, Kelsey Gentry Watts (Nate) of Fountain Colorado, Delaney Gentry of Knoxville and Jennifer Velez (Jody) of Newport; his great grandchildren, Gentry Watts, Hannah Hartsell, Sara, Scott Velez and Joann Brooks; and his sisters-in-law, Stella Gail McGaha of Newport, Toby and Barbara Williams.

Per CDC please practice safe social distancing and masks are highly recommended.