David E. McPherson, age 78, of Riverside, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton with his family by his side. He was born on January 3, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia to his parents Elma M. McPherson and William T. McPherson who also preceded him in death and his brother, William J. McPherson and many other family members.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Lynn McPherson for 56 years; a daughter, Deborah Lynn Ziegler & John; a son, David William McPherson & Amy; seven grandchildren, Destiny Ann McPherson, Andrew William Ziegler, Nicholas Brayden McPherson, David James Ziegler, Bentley Garrett McPherson, Lizzy Shoemaker and Wesley Shoemaker; two sisters, Nan Heroux in Florida and Joyce Shock in Virginia; three nieces Sarah Elder of Virginia , Sharon Kay McPherson and Barbie Ann Mcpherson in Florida; one great niece, Amanda and three nephews, Greg Shock of Virginia, Dewayne Heroux and Bryan Heroux in Florida.
David served his country in the US Navy on the USS Coral Sea and also the Enterprise. He worked at Delco Products, U-Haul, 7-11 Manager, Pensacola Naval Air Station and at Wright Patterson Air Force Base where he retired from.
David enjoyed being with his family and taking trips to visit them.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). A funeral will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 10:30 am at the funeral home with burial to follow at Dayton National Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cancer Society of Dayton or the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Dayton in David's honor.
He was the most wonderful Husband, the best Father and the greatest Grandpa ever. He was a true southern gentleman the best man that I ever knew and I will love him always. He will truly be missed by everyone who knew him, especially his wife, children and grandchildren. He will be in our hearts forever, Love always.