Michael Fredrick McVey, age 69, of Pittsboro, Ind., went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2012. Born on August 4, 1943 in Indianapolis, Ind., he was the son of the late Charles D. McVey and Lillian (Beck) McVey. Michael was a graduate of Cathedral High School, class of 1961 and attended St. Edwards and Martin Universities. In a long and dedicated 39 year career at Allison Transmission, Michael was well regarded for by Management and Labor alike for his ethical and fairness based approach to caring for the needs of both employee and company. Michael also loyally served his country for nine years as a Vietnam Era Veteran in the Indiana Army National Guard, 38th Division. He was an active member of the American Legion and 40 & 8 Veteran organizations. Michael's life of selfless leadership and compassionate service to mankind included; Volunteer Firefighter, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Pittsboro Lions Club founding President, Indiana Lions Club District Governor, Lions Guatemala Missionary and Lions Melvin Jones Fellow Award recipient. Michael also volunteered as a minister to the sick through the Hendricks Regional Health Chaplains Office and as a mentor to inmates at the Indiana Boys School. In retirement, Michael was an inspiring member of the St. Malachy Catholic Church where he enthusiastically worked at the Parish School, sang in the Church Choir, served as a Mass Usher and traveling Eucharistic Minister to the sick, attended St. Meinrad Seminary Retreats and facilitated Christ Renews His Parish retreats. He felt that it was a duty and privilege to serve and was loved and admired by those he served. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Joan McVey of 49 yrs and son, Shawn (Vilma) McVey, brother, Charles Terrence McVey and sister, Mary Patricia Barnes. Family and friends may visit during a calling, Thursday, November 8th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Matthews Mortuary, 690 East 56th Street, Brownsburg, IN. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 9th at 2 p.m. at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 9833 E County Road 750 North, Brownsburg, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Malachy Catholic School Building Fund.