Marvin McCleary

Marvin Dale McCleary, age 59 of Caledonia died as a result of a highway accident on Monday October 29th, 2012. Dale was born in Marion on October 2, 1953 as the son of the late Sheldon and Marilyn (Simmons) McCleary. He was a proud graduate of Northmor High School. He was employed for 26 years at Galion Dresser, had driven Semi for Schneider Trucking and had been a School Bus Driver at Northmor for about six years. Dale loved to ride his motorcycle and was a proud member of Road Riders For Jesus #79. He enjoyed his many trips to South Dakota to hunt Pheasant and he was a proud member of Canaan United Methodist Church. But above all he just loved spending time with his family. Dale's memory will be cherished by his daughter and son-in-law Brandy & Jeff Bright of Marion, Three grandchildren; Zachory McCleary, Ethan Bright and Sierra Devlin of Marion. He will also be remembered by his two sisters; Sheryl Turner of Caledonia and Sharon McCleary of Oklahoma. Two nieces; Dawn Scott and Andrea Turner and his nephew Ian Hypes. He is also survived by his Fiance' Roberta Rinehart. He was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services for Dale will conducted at 1:30 PM Saturday November 3rd at the Timson Allen & Melroy Funeral Home in Caledonia with Pastor Matt Skelton officiating. Interment will follow at Salem M.E. Cemetery Harpster. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5 - 9. Memorial Contributions may be made to Canaan United Methodist Church