David Reid McTaggart

McTAGGART, David Reid - Of Flushing and Mt. Morris, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 26, 2010 at Genesys Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 30, 2010 at the Mt. Morris First Baptist Church, 800 Louisa Mt. Morris. Rev. Mark Conn officiating, followed by burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Mr. McTaggart will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. David was born in Flint, Michigan May 31, 1918 the son of the late James McTaggart and Mary Gibson Blair, and had resided in the Flushing and Mt. Morris area most of his life. He was joined in marriage to Mary Frances Mittan November 21, 1943 and she preceded him in death December 27, 2003. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Morris, a life member of Flushing Lodge 223 F&AM and had enjoyed his first 21 of retirement in Florida. David was inducted into the Greater Flint Hall of Fame, was a member of the Eastside Merchant State Champion Baseball Team, he also enjoyed bowling and basketball, and was an avid golfer until 2000. He was employed by General Motors Buick division for 42 years, retiring in 1977. He is survived by daughter Linda and husband Craig Ware of Otisville; son Donald and wife Peggy McTaggart of Arkansas; grandchildren Kelly, Ronald, James, Aaron, Jennifer, Tim, and Robin; great-grandchildren Courtney, Anja, Zach, Holly, Megan, Nicholas, Natalee, Evelyn, Austin, and Brynn; brother Bob and wife Marian McTaggart; and several other family members; special golf buddies Bruce, Keith and Mel. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Blair, and Donald. David will be dearly missed and was loved by many. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Genesys Convalescent Center, and especially Allison Smith, Nicole Johnson, and many others of his "sweeties" who took good care of him for the last nine years. Share your condolences at www.hansenfuneralhomen.net