Lonnie Alvin McNair, Sr. Obituary in Knoxville at Unity Mortuary

Obituary For Lonnie Alvin McNair, Sr.

Lonnie Alvin McNair, Sr. 74, went to be with the Lord August 13, 2024. Preceded in death by grandparents Zadie and James McNair, Parents, LZ and Lorene McNair; Brothers: John Newby, David Murray and VW ; Sisters: Fannie Dixon, Katherine, Ollistine and Jeanette McNair, Nephews: Louis McNair and Nathaniel Thompson, Niece Vanessa Murray Smith, Sister in-law Sharon McNair. He leaves to cherish his memories former wife, Min. Brenda McNair- McKnight, Son: John (Loretta)Evans, Lonnie McNair II, DeForest(Brandi) McNair, Step-kids, Jessica and LaToya Moore; grandkids, Keliyah Brewer and DeRiyah King; Brothers: Richard McNair, (Candis), Donald(Joselyn)McNair and Johnny McNair. Sisters: Shirley Jackson (Bill), Debbie (Nikiru)Arinze, Betty and Mary McNair. Significant other, Mary Hall; a host of nieces nephews other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 11:30-12:00 noon with the service to follow at 12:00 noon at the Unity Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Michael McNair, Officiating, Min. Brenda McNair-McKnight, Eulogist.

The final resting place will be held at the Mt Olive Cemetery immediately following the service. A dove release will conclude in his honor

Arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com

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Sending love hugs and prayers to my family the McNairs in the passing of my 1st cousin Lonnie. Sorry we, your Cincinnati family was unable to attend but the love we all shared as family wlll always be strong for each other in life and death. Rest in peace Lonnie.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

Lonnie was a great father in law and a outstanding grandparent to my daughter. I enjoyed the times we shared and memories we made. I send my deepest condolences to my husband DeForest and the McNair Family. You all will be in my prayers.

Lonnie was a great man and took on the responsibility of helping to raise not just his kids but all of us. Even on up into adulthood when Lonnie asked about one he asked about us all. Prayers and condolences to the McNair family and our family as well.

Lonnie was my brothers' father & he was a second father to my sister & I as well. I am thankful for the time he was apart of our lives.
Sending my deepest condolences from Florida to the McNair family.
Jessica E. Moore