MCKEACHIE, Laverne – of Davison, age 86, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison; Pastor Thom VerWys officiating. Burial will follow in Davison Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flint First Wesleyan Church – Benevolent Fund.

Laverne was born in Flushing, MI on October 19, 1923, son of the late Garnet and Elsie (Moyer) McKeachie. He married Glenda Wheeler on June 20, 1981. Laverne was a member of Flint First Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed NASCAR, spending time with his family and traveling. Laverne worked at Uptegraff’s and retired from Belford’s in Davison.

Laverne is survived by his wife, Glenda; children, Darlene Sprader, Virgil McKeachie; Marcia (Ed) Howell; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Connell. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Doris Mae McKeachie, Lisa A. Sitze; sister, Marian Johnson; wives, Leta Mae and Doris E.