Harry Arthur Daw Sr.

Harry Arthur Daw, Sr., of Troy, Missouri, passed away on November 15, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born on July 31, 1943, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Ida and Tom Daw, Harry grew up with a passion for learning, building, and connecting with others. After graduating from Kahoka High School, he earned both his B.S. in Education and his I.A. Degree from the Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville in 1966 and 1967.In 1961, during his freshman year of college, Harry met the love of his life, Alice, at the School of Mines and Metallurgy in Rolla (now Missouri S&T). They were married for 62 years and built a life centered on family, commitment, and shared purpose. Together they raised two children, Harry and Myron.

Harry began his teaching career in Wellsville, Missouri, in 1966. Two years later, he moved to Troy, where he quickly became an integral part of the school community. In his first years there, he led the track program and coached the freshmen and JV basketball teams. When he took on the role of athletic director in the 1970–71 school year, he also became the varsity basketball coach for three seasons and the golf coach for the next eighteen.

Harry served as athletic director at Buchanan High School for 16 years, a period of tremendous growth during which sports such as football, girls' volleyball, and girls' basketball were established. Later in his career, he transitioned from the Physical Education Department to Industrial Technology and continued teaching until his retirement in 1996.

A lifelong enthusiast of ham radio and electronics, Harry spent decades helping people communicate across the globe. When cell phones first came on the scene, he was among the earliest in Troy to sell them through A & W Communications store. His retirement years were filled with work he loved- installing communication systems and radios in such places as police cars, buses and even prisons. He also continued to drive and care for the antique cars his father, Tom had restored, including a few they worked on together.

Harry is survived by his devoted wife Alice; his sons, Harry and Myron (Amy); and his four cherished grandchildren-Abigail, Alexis, Austin, and Brendan.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation - Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Memorial Service - Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen United Methodist Church 101 Saint Stephen Lane Troy, MO 63379 Rev. Tad Kruithoff.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Troy Bread For Life Food Pantry or the Moscow Mills Community Food Pantry. Donations to either can be left with the Funeral Home.

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