Douglas Paul “Tuesday” McVey, 63, of Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his mother’s home in Lafayette.  He was living there to be her caretaker.  

  Doug was born June 16, 1960 in Lafayette to the late Alonzo P. McVey and Kathryn A. (Watson) McVey.

 Doug was a 1978 graduate of Frontier High School where he was a standout in football and also wrestled.

  Tuesday was an accomplished union painter; painting everything from the inside of acid tanks, the statues on top of the Lafayette courthouse, helping on Ross Ade stadium and even the Golden Gate bridge.  He was a proud member of Painter & Allied Trades Local #80 of Lafayette.  

  Tuesday loved spending time with his family, camping and being outdoors.  He enjoyed his friendships made at Roberts Americus restaurant and also at the Americus Pizza King.  He enjoyed telling jokes, a trait passed down from his great-grandfather.  Tuesday was loving and had a kind heart; he enjoyed being good to others.  He also enjoyed westerns and sci-fi movies. 

  Surviving with his mother, Kathryn “Kate” Cunningham are his children, Jessica McVey of Monticello and Hunter McVey of Alexandria, IN; his grandsons, Memphis, Chase, Waylon and Jersey and his great-grandson, Asher.  Also surviving are his two nephews, David and C.J. Walker.

  Preceding him in death with his father is a sister, Patricia Walker.

  A celebration of Tuesday’s life will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 28 at Roberts Americus Restaurant (7460 Old State Road 25  Lafayette, IN  47905).  Please RSVP to his daughter, Jessica.