David Mahaffey
Lossie David Mahaffey, Jr., 80, of Soddy Daisy, died on Sunday, August 2, 2015.
He was a resident of Soddy Daisy since 1978 and a member of Rechoboth Baptist Church. David served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Sequoyah Nuclear Plant where he was an electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local 175. David was the Past Master of the Hixson Masonic Lodge #727 F&AM and a member of the Volunteer Masonic Lodge # 549 F&AM. He was a member of the Soddy-Daisy Kiwanis Club and the American Legion Post 201.
David was a volunteer for the Soddy Daisy Florist, Forget Me Not Florist and Flower Patch for many years delivering flowers. He was named as a Volunteer of the Year by the Hamilton County Department of Education.
David was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Mary Mahaffey; parents, Ruby and Lossie Mahaffey, Sr. and uncle, Jessie Mahaffey.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Shelby Hawkins Mahaffey; son, Michael David Mahaffey, Sr. and wife, Janet; daughters, Patricia Ann Ernest and husband, Eddie and Cindy Simms and husband, Bill; brother, Tommy Mahaffey and wife, Samantha of San Jose, CA; sister, Frances McDonald and husband, Mac of Locust Grove, GA; sisters-in-law, Brenda Patten and Mary Hodge; grandchildren, Michael, Tessa, Lindsey, David and Taylor; great grandchildren, Landon, Jordan, Collin, Gabriel, Jaxon and Amelia Kate and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Friday, Aug. 7, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Alan Stewart officiating followed by a Masonic Service by the Volunteer Masonic Lodge #549 F&AM. Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Visitation is on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in David’s memory can be made to Rechoboth Baptist Church, 12622 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379.