David Lee McGlade

David Lee McGlade, 89, of Mt. Zion, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
David was born on November 11, 1936 in Decatur, IL, the son of Joseph and Nellie (Yeaw) McGlade. He married Beverly June Blazer on June 17, 1956. David retired from Caterpillar Co. in 1999 after 43 years of service.
David was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the Golden K Kiwanis. Beginning as a child, David was involved with the Salvation Army where he began to play trumpet. Music and singing were a large part of David’s life. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, attending spring training in Arizona for many years. David was a faithful, loving, kind and giving husband and father.
David is survived by his wife: Beverly McGlade of Mt. Zion, IL; children: Debra Lou (Michael) Rutherford Moore of Glenpool, OK, Jeffrey David (Julie) McGlade of Findlay, OH and Kay (Billy) Jacobs of Queen Creek, AZ; sister: Joyce Ward of Peel, AR; grandchildren: Amy (Chuck) Cook, Dorothy (Wade) Lenhart, James (Megan) Rutherford, Jordan (Jaimie) McGlade, Jenna (Austin) Wilson, Collin (Sara) Jacobs, Corey Jacobs and Skylar (Alyssa) Jacobs; 15 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son: Andy McGlade, brothers: Dick Foltz and Joe McGlade, sisters: Marge Fuqua and Thelma Myrvold and his great grandson: Maxwell Cook.
A service to honor David’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to the service. David will be laid to rest at Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Golden K Kiwanis or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with services.