Dannie "Dan" Eugene McGrew

Dannie “Dan” Eugene McGrew, 80, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Rockford, Illinois, on November 2, 1941, son of the late Almon and Helen (Hansen) McGrew. Dan served our country in the United States Air Force for six years. During his working years, Dan worked as an aircraft mechanic. He was united in marriage to the late Frances “Fran” Coffey in Greenville, South Carolina on November 6, 1959. Dan loved to travel, build, photography, videography, and learning. He was always reading trying to learn something new. Dan was a relaxed guy, funny, hard-working, devoted family man and friend to others. He was a member of the American Legion Post 344 in Horseshoe Bend.

Dan is survived by his son, Dannie McGrew, Jr. of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; daughters, Angela Ford of Calico Rock, Arkansas and Hannah Graves of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; grandchildren, Bryce McGrew, Breanna Ford and Brezlen Ford; three great grandchildren; brothers, Steven Nimz of Wisconsin and David Mills of Omaha, Nebraska and sister, Tammy Nimz of Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents and sister, Karen Nimz.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 8, 2022, beginning at 11:00 AM at Doty Family Funeral & Memorial Service Chapel in Horseshoe Bend.

Arrangements entrusted to Doty Family Funeral & Memorial Service of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.