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Walter McGranahan Obituary
Walter E. III
Walter E. McGranahan III, age 65, of Holland, Ohio passed away June 13, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. He was born August 10, 1950 in Toledo to Walter and Joan McGranahan II. Walt was employed as a Forklift Supervisor with TowLift for more than 29 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting and driving his hotrod.
Walt is survived by his
loving wife of 40 years, Janice Ann McGranahan; children, Rebecca (Pat) Thayer, Walter (Lisa) McGranahan IV and Kelly (Nathan) Welch; grandchildren, Brandon, Morgan, Kendalyn, Danica, Madelyn, Wyatt and Rylee and siblings, Judy, Cathy, Ron, Bonnie, Pat, Randy and Don. In addition to Walt's parents he was preceded in death by his second mother, D. Maxine and granddaughter, Kelcie.
The family will receive guests Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Friday at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Walt's memory.
To leave a special message for Walt's family, please visit
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As published in The Blade
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Laine
June 15, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in the love of those who share your loss and in the "peace" that the Holy Scriptures give. Jeremiah 29:11
Some of Walt's golf buds.
Terry Koral
June 15, 2016
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Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Toledo Chapel4752 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614
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