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David "R.D." McGahagin Obituary
Ronald David McGahagin, a resident of Saraland, AL passed away March 18, 2024. He was a graduate of Satsuma High School. “R.D”. was an Air Force Veteran, a skilled carpenter, and Construction Superintendent. As Superintendent, he enjoyed being a part of the construction of many familiar places in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. He was a loving and hardworking Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. He was the kind of person who would help anyone out without expecting anything in return. He was a big University of Alabama football fan and enjoyed living a simple life surrounded by friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his Father Octive Stanley McGahagin; his Mother Mary McGahagin; his Brother Charles McGahagin.
He is survived by his loving Wife Sandra Samantha McGahagin; his Brother Mike McGahagin (Pam);
his Son David McGahagin (Janetta); Step Sons Wes Hughes (Renae), Jason Hughes (Darlene), Matthew Hughes (Donna), Bart Hughes (Tricia); his Grand Children Tamryn McGahagin,
Jeslyn Hughes Sprinkle (Luke), Garrett Hughes, Jared Butrico (Kara), Megan Hughes Summerlin (Brandon), Kayla Carroll (Gregory),Alyassa Phan (Myy), Ryan Hughes (Eve), Karis Hughes,Ciera Howard, Corey Rice, Tyler Hughes, Brody Hughes, Clare Hughes, Catherine Hughes, Bart Hughes II; Great - Grandchildren Brylynn Baxter, Maisyn Sprinkle, Mclane Sprinkle
Elijah Butrico, Ryland Butrico Issaac Summerlin, Jaxon Summerlin, Maverick Summerlin, Carson Carroll, Avery Carroll, Parson Phan, Payton Phan ,Grayson Hughes, Georgia Rose Hughes; Nieces and Nephews Ian McGahagin, Sarah McGahagin, Janna McGahagin Brown, Sean McGahagin, Beth Vaughn Brock. A Visitation will be held Saturday, Mar 23, 2024
12:00 PM at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Followed by Funeral Service at 2:00 PM at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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