Kenneth McGillivray
Kenneth "Brandy" McGillivray, 81, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday August 23, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 11, 1927 in Jackson, Ohio the son of the late Dewey & Delcie (Albert) McGillivray.
He enlisted before he graduated from Lawrenceville High School in the U.S. Navy serving with the Navy CB's in WWII in Guam & Saipan. He was a retired machinist and maintenance from Dresser Air Tool, Springfield. He was a Charter Member of German Township Fire Department and member of the American Legion Post #286. He loved playing cards, outdoors and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Roach, married September 3, 1948; his children, two daughters, Denise Lobeck of Springfield, Aletha & Michael Leiter of Kettering, Ohio; grandchildren, Dawn & Ronnie White of Springfield, Derek Lobeck and fiancée Tiffany Brown of Urbana, Ohio, Christopher Hanselman of Kettering, Abbie Hanselman of Centerville, Ohio; great grandchildren, Kelcee Renee and Evan Michael White; grandpa's little protector, Mandi; a brother, Harold & Dorthy McGillivray of West Liberty, Ohio, two sisters, Donna & Robert Erlewine of Springfield, Jane & Robert Lindner of New Carlisle, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Robert and a sister, Marilyn McDonald.
A special thank you to Dr. Singh and staff at the Cancer Center and Community Mercy Hospice. God bless each of you.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 5-8 p.m. Monday August 25, 2008 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.
Contributions may be made to the Community Mercy Hospice, 1343 N. Fountain Blvd., Springfield, Ohio 45504 or German Township Fire & Resue, 3940 Lawrenceville Dr., Springfield, Ohio 45504.
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