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Robert Paul McGrew
Robert Paul McGrew, 69, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away September 25, 2026.
He was born on February 27, 1957, in San Francisco a son of the late Lawrence Paul and Eunice Flournoy McGrew.
Rob grew up in San Bruno and graduated from Crestmoor High School in 1975. Rob and his family moved to the Mid Ohio Valley in February 1996. Rob was a Car Painter for 50 years so he had his opinions on how to do it right. He left his mark on many cars, from California to the MOV.
Rob was an avid car enthusiast. He especially loved muscle cars from the 1960s and 70s. He also loved drag racing and was fortunate enough to take his beloved Pontiac Lemans down the track one last time, this summer. Rob was a member of the Pioneer Antique Auto Club, former member of Mid Ohio Valley Wide Trackers, GTO Association of America, and the NRA.
Rob was also a firm believer in the Boy Scouts of America. He started as an Indian Guide at a young age, then switched to Cubscouts, and ultimately earning the rank of Life in Boy Scouts of America. He actively participated with his sons and served as Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 91 in Belpre. Rob loved to ride bicycles especially mountain bikes, which he raced for years. From his time in California, at Mount Tamalpais, to Mountwood Park and the Hock-Hocking-Adena Bikeway, Rob loved to pedal.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Diana and sons Daniel and Joseph (Kayla), grandsons Silas and Dean, brothers Gary, Dave (Linda), and John; brother in law Skip (Kelly), sisters in law Barbara (Ray) Kujawski, Alison Fast, and Christine Caperton; along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Rob was preceded in death by his in-laws, Elmer and Angie Perry.
A memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday, October 17th at 11 am, at Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre, Ohio. We encourage everyone with a classic car to please drive them to the memorial service. We're having a Memorial car show in the parking lot of Leavitt Funeral Home following the service. Please join us in a car show send off for Rob. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com