Mickey Aldy
Tupelo--- Roy Mitchell “Mickey" Aldy, 66 left this world Thursday June 15, 2017 at North Mississippi Medical Center and by HIS grace united with his Lord and Savior. He was born July 5, 1950 in Winfield Parish, LA to Billy Ray and Agnes Cheek Aldy. Mickey was raised in Crowder, MS. He attended Northwest Community College where he studied journalism. He served his country in the U.S. Army and spent 13 months in Vietnam. November 15, 1974 Mickey married the love of his life, Catherine Chandler and they began their family in Water Valley. While living there, he worked at Mott’s, Inc. and later L. Hart, Inc. He also served a short term as an alderman in Water Valley. In 2003 he and his family moved to Tupelo and with Dan Purnell they formed R & D Marketing. Mickey loved music, playing golf, being a faithful husband and father and he loved being a “Poppi“. He enjoyed pheasant hunting and always looked forward to his trips to Geddes, South Dakota. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Mississippi State fan. Wherever he resided he was a faithful member of his church. He was a member of Harrisburg Baptist Church. He has served as a deacon, taught the Aldy Sunday School Class, was a part of the Faith Ministry and sang in the sanctuary choir and served on numerous committees.
He is survived by his wife Cathy Aldy of Tupelo; two daughters, Ashley Aldy Smith (Caleb “Sparky” Smith) of Tupelo and Alexandra Mim Aldy and fiancé ( Forrest Floyd ) of Memphis, Tennessee; son, Andrew Mitchell Aldy ( Jess ) of Tupelo; mother, Agnes Cheek Aldy; two brothers, Mark Aldy of Batesville, Bill Aldy (Yvette) of Sardis;one sister, Carolyn Gowen (James) of Philadelphia, MS; four grandchildren, Hampton Shane Smith, Easton Aldy Smith, Wyatt Anthony Aldy and Kennedy Claire Aldy.
He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray Aldy; one brother James Aldy; and two sisters, Linda Aldy and Sandra Harrell.
Visitation will be 4 until 7 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Harrisburg Baptist Church.
Celebration of Life service will Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Harrisburg Baptist Church with Reverend David Langerfeld and Dr. Chuck Hampton officiating. W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of the services.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Aldy Sunday School Class at Harrisburg Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Music Ministry at Harrisburg Baptist Church, 4675 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo, Ms 38801, David Jeremiah Ministries, P. O. Box 3838, San Diego, CA, 92163, Keep Believing Ministries, P. O. Box 257, Elmhurst, IL 60126, Compassion Ministries, 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, and World Vision, P. O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063..
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