David "Dave" McPherson, 73 of Lecanto, FL passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home Monday, May 9th, after a courageous 18 month battle against cancer. He was born January 2nd, 1949 in Rochester, NY, to David W. and Mary (Tennity) McPherson.

He was proceeded in death by his father, sister, Barbara Faulk, and two nephews: David J. McPherson and Geoffrey McPherson.

Honored and proud to have done so, he served in the United States Army as a Door Gunner and Helicopter Mechanic stationed in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. For the past 40 years he was employed in the auto electric industry, before retiring from Riley Auto Electric in Homosassa, FL in 2017.

Dave is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sharon McPherson, and six children: Melissa Neace, Catherine McDonnell (Adam), Cristina Lugo (Carlos), Shaun McPherson, David W. McPherson II (Ally), Brae Morales (Juan), along with 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Also surviving Dave are his mother and brothers: Daniel McPherson (Lisa) and Duncan McPherson, along with several in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Services of remembrance will be announced at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to HPH Hospice of Citrus County and/or St. Jude's Children Hospital, in honor of David L. McPherson.

Brown Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of cremation arrangements.

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Published by Citrus County Chronicle on May 13, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for David McPherson

19 Entries

Sharon McPherson

July 19, 2025

I know you had to be so happy to see your mother this past Thursday. Although the kids and I said that she's gone, we are happy that you are together with Mary, your dad, and Barbara. We miss you all and are counting the days till we are together again.

Sharon McPherson

March 29, 2024

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. It will never be forgotten by your family.

Sharon McPherson

January 2, 2024

Happy Birthday, Baby. As you always requested, we will be taking the Christmas tree and other decorations down today. I will be thinking of you every minute. I heard from Butch yesterday, he's still getting settled in up in North Carolina. And yes, I remembered to wish him a Happy Birthday today, also. But not in the fashion that you always did, since I no longer use that language. I think of you every day, actually every hour, I miss you continually, and always will. Always

John Bogan

August 20, 2022

Sharron, we only met once. When I brought gunner to your house, for the kids.

I was saddened to learn of Dave's passing. We spent many hours at Duncan's shop , helping each other with our own cars. Dave was always willing to help fix something the right way !

Sharon

June 19, 2022

Happy Father's Day in Heaven, Baby. While the selfish, human part of me wishes you were still here with me, I just remembered, this is the first time in 65 years that you will be spending Father's Day with your Dad. Oh how gloriously happy I know that makes you. Give him a hug from me. I love you, always.

Sandy and Mark Wood

May 25, 2022

Dave you are stuck in that house now. I feel sorry for you cuz Sharon it's just going to talk and talk and talk and talk your ear off. You'll have to pretend to ignore her or he will just keep talking. You are one of the good guys that can't be forgotten very few of them just keeps going over in your mind over and over again. I'm sure the kids well keep her in line for you. Didn't get to enjoy retirement much cuz you were a hard-working man and that's the true fact. Hope to see you one day on the flip side. All the love for you

Cristina Lugo

May 14, 2022

Dad, Carlos and the boys and I are so grateful for everything you have ever done for us. I could have never asked for a better father or grandfather than what you have been for us. We are all going to miss you tremendously and pray that we will all be together again. We love you so much.

Duncan McPherson

May 14, 2022

As a brother, the best of the best, never to be forgotten, miss you

Janet Armstrong

May 13, 2022

Definitely, "One of the good ones". A great man with a big heart and a wonderful sense of humor. The earth´s loss is heaven´s gain. Brother-in-law, I WILL see you again. I love you.

Melissa Neace

May 13, 2022

Melissa Neace

May 13, 2022

Melissa Neace

May 13, 2022

Daddy, you were the greatest man I´ve ever known, in so many ways. I could never give back to you as much as you gave to me by becoming a husband to momma and a daddy to me. I meant it from the depths of my heart when I told you that you have always been my hero. I can´t imagine where I´d be in life without your guidance and example. I love you, rest peacefully now daddy~Inagaddadavida

Michelle and Ron Bray

May 13, 2022

You are the most humble man we ever knew. We will always remember the fun times and conversations we had with you. Until we meet again.

Ron and Lettie Riley

May 13, 2022

It was such an honor to have worked beside Dave for many years. He was a wonderful person and will surely be missed. May God bless you and your family. Sending you our all our love and prayers.

Timmy Hershberger

May 13, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Love ya Unc!!!

Brae Morales

May 13, 2022

To the greatest man I have ever known, thank you. You have shaped me into the person I am today and I´m so grateful for you. You are now with your dad and sister again. Take care of Nathan and Twinkie. I love you always Skippy.

Sharon McPherson

May 13, 2022

Sharon McPherson

May 13, 2022

Sharon McPherson

May 13, 2022

With deep love and respect to the kindest, most humble and hard working man I've ever known, thank you for being my rock, my protector, my best friend for the past 44 years. You may be gone from my presence, but you will always be present in my heart. Until we're together again in God's Kingdom, rest easy, Baby.

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