Mr. Khammay Vongphakdy, age 83, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Chanthanom Vongphakdy; six children; fourteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; nieces; nephews; and many other family and friends.
Khammay was a Lao Vietnam Veteran. In 1978 he made his way to the United States where he worked for General Electric for several years and became a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, soccer, and anything he could do outside. He was a kind, compassionate, and generous man. Khammay always placed others before himself and gave without expecting anything in return. He was a well-known and respected man within the community. He took pride in being a family man and teaching his children the values he had learned. He had a heart of gold. Khammay was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM.
