David Lee McCann

David Lee McCann, 69, of Hollywood, Florida, formerly of Jefferson City, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Broward Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

He was born on September 13, 1956, in Washington, Missouri, the son of Raymond William and Audrey Louise (Stivick) McCann.

A 1974 graduate of Helias High School, David received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri.

David’s thirty-year career was spent all over the world working as an inspector of nuclear plants for General Electric.  He embraced each country’s culture by living with the native people in their homes and celebrating life with them.

David was a member and historian of Pi Kappa Alpha while he was a student in Rolla.  He was a high achiever in school from a very young age and had a desire to learn new things.  He immersed himself in the many cultures he lived in and especially loved each country’s cuisine.  He was a kind and gentle soul and made friends all over the world.  He was generous in spirit with his family and friends and found happiness easily.

Survivors include a sister, Phyllis McCann Caudle, Hallsville; step siblings, Gary (Cyndy) Schnieders, Sam (Sally) Schnieders, Julie (Mark) Mercurio, Sue (Gerry) Frank, and Triscia (Charles) Faherty; a niece, Christine Elizabeth Caudle, Columbia; and a grandniece, Brianna Bradshaw.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Mary Kathleen “Katie” McCann.

Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Trimble Funeral Homes, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Russ Pflasterer officiating.

Burial will be in Owensville City Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. following the Celebration of Life.

Memorials are suggested to Jefferson City Room at the Inn.

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com