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.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
02/09/2022
Colleen Ornduff
Kathy I’m so very sorry for your loss.
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.
Kathy and family, were so sorry for your loss and May God bless and comfort each of you all.
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.
