David L. McGhee, 81, of Van Wert passed away at 2:40 a.m., Saturday at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on November 23, 1939, in Tiger, Arizona the son of the late O.E. and Catherine (Royall) McGhee. On November 10, 1962, he married the former Claudia S. Green and she survives.

Other survivors include his two sons, Brian (Janeen) McGhee of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Douglas McGhee of Butler, Indiana; four grandchildren, Ashley, Ian, Savonna and Nevaeh; two great grandchildren, Eli and Ella; and a brother, John E. McGhee of Van Wert.

Dave was a member of Grace Bible Church and attended Calvary Evangelical Church for many years. He retired from Dana Corp. in Antwerp after 33 years of service . He had been a member of the Van Wert Jaycees and helped organize many local parades.

The family will receive guests 1 - 4 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.