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May 15th, 1949 - Apr 24th, 2025
Celebration of Life: 12 noon on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Edgewood American Legion
(Memorial events are coordinated by the family.)
Danny L. McGrew, age 75, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away early April 24, 2025, at his home.
He was born May 15, 1949, in Flora, the son of Herschel Edward “H.E.” and Dorothy (Watson) McGrew. He was united in marriage to Catherine McDannel on January 26, 1972, in Louisville, and together they have shared 53 wedding anniversaries.
Danny served in the Army during Vietnam from 1968-1970. He worked as a cable splicer for GTE phone company. He was a member of the Flora VFW Post 3999, the Edgewood American Legion, and the Flora Moose. He enjoyed camping, visiting with friends and family, and spending time with his little dog, Moonie.
He is survived by his wife: Kit McGrew of Xenia; 2 daughters: Bridget (Don) DeAndrade of San Diego, California and Leslie McGrew (Cameron Tracy) of Santa Monica, California; 3 grandchildren: Kodie (Erin) McGrew of Flora, Kaleb Kuhlman of Louisville, and Sierra (Malik) Naaser of San Diego, California; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings: Ronnie (Barbara) McGrew of Xenia, Charles (Debbie) McGrew of Arcola, and Carla (Stan) Stanford of Flora; 2 brothers-in-law: Mike McDannel of Westville, Indiana and Ron Prather of Louisville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Sheila Henson; granddaughter: Kasandra Henson; and 2 sisters: Phyllis McGrew and Barbara Prather.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 noon on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Edgewood American Legion with the presentation of military funeral honors. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
(Memorial events are coordinated by the family.)
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Kit and family, so sorry for your loss. Danny was a good guy!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kit and the entire family. We all had so much fun together uptown on Saturday night dancing and telling jokes. We shall miss ya my friend. Till we meet again.
I offer my sincere condolences, and prayers to the entire McGrew family for the loss of this loved one, in my opinion, is one of the many heroes, who are willing to donate their lives for the freedom and the constitution of our country. Many people don't understand the oath we took when we were inducted into the military. Kit I'm sorry for your loss. We were neighbors in our youth, and I understand how the loss of a spouse is. Rest in peace Dan you deserve it!
Sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. Prayers for family.
So sorry to hear this...keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers
Prayers for the family. Great man, served his Country, Community & great smile to everyone.
Another good friend has left prayers to the family for this great loss
My deepest condolences to Kit & the family. I’m thankful to have called Danny a true friend, not only to me but my family. There was never a kinder & more honest man. Kit, sending prayers and so much love.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Danny. You and your family will be in my prayers 🙏
Sending lots of thoughts and prayers being sent to Danny’s entire family.
I'm so so sorry for your loss. Comforting prayers to you all
Condolence 's and prayers for all family and friends.
Prayers for his family!
My condolences to the family 🙏
Many heartfelt prayers to Kit, Bridgette,Leslie, Carla and families for the loss of Danny. Serving in Vietnam for his country and a great father and husband & brother to all...he was a great man and I know will be greatly missed.
I remember talking to Danny when he just got out of the army I was probably 15 or 16 I really looked up to those guy's so much so that I joined up at 17 and 3 weeks after graduation I was in Marine bootcamp, I don't think I've talked to Danny since but he was a great inspiration to me !
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family.
So very sorry !!!!! Sending prayer !!!
Great memories camping with you and Kit at the Legion Lake. Sincere Condolences.
So sorry to hear this. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kit and family I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for all. 🙏
So very sorry for your loss Kit. Dan was an amazing guy and he will be missed.
Sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers
Remembering many great times we had camping or just getting together for an evening. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Kit & Family I am so sorry to hear about Danny. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Deepest sympathy to all the family members on your loss 🙏
Carla & Family: We are sorry for the loss of your brother. Prayers for you and all the McGrew family 🙏
Anyone that knew him has a story of him that'll make you smile. Was a good ole boy.
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