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Max McKanna Obituary
Max Burton McKanna, 75, of Columbus Grove, passed away at 2:07 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in his home. Born on August 11, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clyde "Jay" and Ruby (Bridenbaugh) McKanna.
On August 16, 1969, he married Kathy (Wright) McKanna, who survives in Columbus Grove.
Max was a 1967 graduate of Columbus Grove High School, attended OSU Lima, and graduated in 1972 from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Mo. He was an assistant pastor at First Baptist Church in Ashland, Ohio, for six years before becoming the pastor of Crusade Baptist Church in Copley, Ohio, where he served for 39 years. Retiring from full-time ministry in 2017, he returned to Northwest Ohio and filled pulpits for many fellow preachers until recent months. Max was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Ottawa, Ohio, where he led the music service. Because of his love and concern for youth, he also spoke at many area FCA Huddles giving the gospel message.
He is also survived by his sons, Bruce (Katie) McKanna of Mt. Morris, IL, Brent (Melissa) McKanna of Austin, TX, and Brian (Kami) McKanna of Columbus Grove; siblings, Jon (Linda) McKanna, Don (Audrey) McKanna, Scott (Pam) McKanna, Jennie (Gary) Good, Joe (Jayne) McKanna, and Jule McKanna; brothers-in-law, Ken (Jean) Wright and Dale (Joyce) Wright; and grandchildren, Jack, Andrew, Ethan, Ella, Eric (Faith), Chelsea, and Clara. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Ian McKanna.
Funeral service is 11 am Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Emmanuel Church, 210 S High St., Columbus Grove with visitation one hour prior. Visitation is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Friday, December 27, 2024, at Hartman-Rousculp Community Funeral Home, 10879 OH-12, Columbus Grove. Burial in Osborn Cemetery, Columbus Grove.
Preferred memorials in Max's name to the building fund of Faith Baptist Church, Ottawa.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Glorioso
January 22, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for Max
family and friends.
Kelly Prichard
January 1, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear of Max´s passing. He reached out to me each year to share a message with Allen East Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He came with a powerful relevant message that always was well received by the youth. He changed lives and was appreciated and will be missed. Kelly Prichard- AE FCA Huddle Leader
Mrs Terry (Legg) Roy
December 28, 2024
Kathy and Family, I was heart broken when I heard about Pastor Max. May you have the peace only the Lord can give. Love, Terry
Linda ( Halker ) Glorioso
December 28, 2024
Thoughts and prayers for family
and friends. I graduated with Jon and Don.
Bill & LaVonne
December 27, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jeremy
December 26, 2024
Best Pastor ever so many great moments rip
Linda Glorioso
December 26, 2024
Jon and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
James Black
December 25, 2024
Sending my love and prayers for you and the family in your time of mourning.
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