Christopher “Dale” McMahill, Sr.

Dale was the only child of Gentry McMahill and Francis Douse. He was born on July 2^nd, 1933 in Apex, MO. Dale graduated from Louisiana High School and served in the army for two years where he witnessed the testing of the A-Bomb. Dale married Doris Meyer on October 19^th, 1957 in Clarksville, MO. Dale spent his entire working career at Monsanto Chemical Company as an electrical designer. In retirement, Dale and Doris enjoyed travelling all 50 states as well as Europe. They also enjoyed working with Habitat for Humanity and following the Cardinals. Dale expressed his creativity through the arts of stained glass and counted cross-stitch.

Dale is survived by his loving wife Doris of 62 years. He was a devoted father of Kevin McMahill (Kathi), Mike McMahill (Janet), Patrick McMahill (Diane), Chris McMahill (Kelly) and Jennifer Shepherd. Dale was preceded in death by his son Patrick. Dale was a cherished grandfather of Melanie McMahill, Stephanie Martin (Chris), Nathan McMahill (Kayla), Patrick McMahill (Cassie), Christopher McMahill (Rachel), Katelyn Schrum (Eli), Melissa Massar (Cody), Ryan McMahill, Michael Mahoney, Jessica Sumrall (Kyle), Maggie Mahoney and William McMahill; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Anna, Rylan, Callen, Cash, Nolan, Knox, Scott, Amelia, Hannah and Charlotte.

Dale is survived by his brothers Gentry McMahill (Susie) and Joe McMahill (Da Hai).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Salvation Army and St. Vincent DePaul Society.