Obituaries

Patrick Joseph McGrath

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Patrick Joseph McGrath, 80, Auxvasse, Mo., passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Mexico Veterans Home in Mexico, Mo. Patrick was born on April 3, 1939 in Fulton, Mo., the son of Frank and Flora (Backer) McGrath, who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving from 1958-1969. He then retired from Tracker Boat Manufacturer in Springfield, Mo. Survivors include: one sister, Marge Hoffman of Auxvasse, Mo.; one brother, Ed McGrath of Fulton, Mo.; two nieces, Beth Cockrum (Jason) and Regina Lawson (Terry); two nephews, Joe Hoffman Jr. (Heather) and Frank McGrath (Tracy); seven great-nieces and nephews, Joanna Durlin, Cassi Hoffman, Laci Haymart (Frank), Taylor Lawson, Morgan Marler (Sam), Hannah McGrath and Ryan McGrath; four great-great-nieces and nephews, Emma Durlin, Dalen Durlin, Wyatt Haymart and Trey Haymart; two aunts, LaVerne McGrath and Carol Attebery; and special cousins, Joan and Billie Brady. Visitation will be on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Debo Funeral Home, Fulton, Mo. Funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the funeral home with Rev. Bruce Willliamson officiating. Burial will be in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Mo. with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Missouri Honor Flight OR Parkinson's Foundation, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251. Online condolences may be made at www.debofuneralhome.com

Published March 4, 2020