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Donald G. McGranahan, 93, Vero Beach

Written by: March 22 2010
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Donald G. McGranahan, 93, died March 17, 2010, at Treasure Coast Hospice.

Before retirement, he was a chemical sales representative for Champion Co. of Springfield, Ohio. He served in the Navy in 1942 during World War II.

He was a member of Elks Lodge 1774, Vero Beach; life member of USS Landing Craft Infantry Association; a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3918, Vero Beach; American Legion Post 39, Vero Beach; and AMVETS Post 15, Fort Pierce.

He attended Indiana Institute of Mortuary Science, served in the the Medical Corps, McIntyre Dispensary; and at the Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, Ill.

Survivors include his son, Ronald McGranahan; and two granchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife: Vivian McGranahan; and second wife, Miriam McGranahan.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. March 20 at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, Anderson, Ind., with services at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

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