Hugh Harrington McGilvary Sr. (Whiting’s Funeral Home)

Mr. Hugh Harrington McGilvary, Sr., age 91, peacefully transitioned from this life at his home in the Plum Point community of New Kent, Virginia, on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Born on October 5, 1933, in King William County, Virginia, Hugh was the beloved son of the late Walter McGilvary and Willie Mae Blue. He was raised in West Point, VA, where he attended West Point Public Schools. Affectionately known as “Pops” and “Sink,” he was cherished for his warm smile and kind spirit.

Hugh answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army, where he served faithfully from July 8, 1954, to May 15, 1956. As a Medical Corpsman, he provided care both on the battlefield and in military hospitals. At the time of his hon

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