William Archibald McVitty's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Gualala, California

William Archibald McVitty

January 15, 1933 - September 26, 2025 (92 years old)

Gualala, California

William Archibald McVitty's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Gualala, California

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thornton Funeral Home

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William Archibald McVitty

January 15, 1933 - September 26, 2025 (92 years old)

Gualala, California

William Archibald McVitty Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Archibald McVitty of Gualala, California, born in Mount Vernon, New York, who passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 William Archibald McVitty to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Ava Chambers McVitty; his parents, Archie and Eileen; his siblings, Charles, Terrence, Virginia and Alice; and his birth mother Anna Sweeney McVitty.

He is survived by: his children, Jerry Tidwell (Jerilyn) and Mary Ann Tidwell-Jones (Bob); his grandchildren, Colleen, Andrew (Lauren), Chris, John and Robert; his great grandchildren, Hudson and Nash; his sisters-in-law, Jone Chambers and Marsha Chambers; and his cousins, Stephanie McVitty, Helen, Gerald Murders and Willa Dean Graves. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Rocky Cemetery (75 Rocky Cemetary Rd, Sims, AR 71969).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thornton Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 09

Graveside service

11:00 AM

Rocky Cemetery
75 Rocky Cemetary Rd, Sims, AR 71969

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