Mr. Virgil Lee Proffitt, age 75, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his residence.
Mr. Proffitt was born in Johnson City and the son of the late Sanford & Juanita Higgins Proffitt. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Hollifield.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Proffitt was a United States Army Veteran. He was owner & operator of Cherokee Auto Repair.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Kathy Proffitt; children, Sanford James Proffit, Nashville and Valarie Goins, Wamego, KS; two stepchildren, Charles Lewis, Jonesborough and Ricki White, Canton, NC; sister, Linda Cardwell, Nashville; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 am, Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Michael Davis officiating.
One of the most helpful auto mechanics I have known in my lifetime. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Kathy my prayers are with you and your family during this time.
02/08/2022
Bo & Missy Whitaker & Family
Kathy & family, we were so sorry to hear of Virgil’s passing. We are keeping all of you in our prayers.
02/08/2022
MARK JONES
Kathy and family, were so sorry for your loss and May God bless and comfort each of you all.
02/08/2022
Ann Francis
So sorry Kathy he will be missed
02/07/2022
Richard /Barabara Yett
Kathy & Family , We are so sorry to hear of VIrgil's passing .. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you.
