Harrison Eugene “Gene” McMahan
Harrison Eugene “Gene” McMahan, 97, of LaRue, passed away peacefully at Kingston Residence of Marion, Monday morning, June 21, 2021.
He was born October 28, 1923 in Ridgeway to the late Chester and Bessie (Rayner) McMahan. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Cora Juanita “Skeet” (Banning) McMahan whom he married on Feb 17, 1943; his brother John William, and his sisters Marjorie Stanley, Marcella Ridzon, and Anne McMahan.
He was a member of the LaRue United Methodist Church and a lifelong resident of LaRue. He was a member of the American Legion and LaRue Lodge #463 Free and Accepted Masons, and a successful businessman, having been co-owner of the Knotty Pine Restaurant of 1950s fame and owner/operator of his barber shop in LaRue.
A member of the Greatest Generation, he came from a very modest background, suffered through the Great Depression, and served his country in the Army in France during World War II. He was a dedicated father and husband and will be missed terribly.
He is survived by his son Paul and his wife Sharon (Bradley) of Pueblo, Colorado, grand children Lynne and Paige, and sister and brother-in-law Marge and Kenny Price of LaRue.
The family is eternally grateful to Mary Snyder, Peggy and Milton Lightfoot, Tommy Ford, and Steve Craig for their friendship and support during Dad’s final years in LaRue. Kindred Hospice and Kingston Residence of Marion provided gentle, loving care in his final days. God bless you all.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Mike Raypholtz will officiate. Burial will follow in the LaRue Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Friends may call Monday from 5-7 PM at the funeral home in LaRue where Masonic Services will be conducted at 7:00 PM by LaRue Lodge #463 F&AM.
Memorial gifts may be made to the LaRue United Methodist Church at PO Box 327, LaRue, Ohio 43332
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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