Allan Dale McElwee

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Allan Dale McElwee, age 85, passed away surrounded by his family. He was born February 12, 1940, in Akron OH, to Amos and Violet (Johnson) McElwee.

Dale is survived by his wife, the former Peggy Christen; daughter, Tricia Dixon of Hendersonville NC, sons, Troy (Deanna) McElwee of Canton, GA and Kevin (Valerie) McElwee of Boardman OH; grandchildren, Trista of Austintown OH, TJ (Morgan) McElween of Boardman, OH, Teran (sarah) McElwee of Georgia, Olivia (Hampton) McDonald Dixon of GA, Dalton Dixon of North Carolina, Dustin Dixon, of Colorado, Meghan McElwee, Maddox McElwee and Mia McElwee, all of Canfield OH; and great grandchildren, Jaxon, Vadan, Troy III, Lillian, Levi, and Stella.

Dale a devoted husband, beloved father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord after a courageous battle marked by strength, resilience, and unwavering love.

For 62 beautiful years, Dale shared a remarkable marriage with the love of his life—an enduring partnership that was a testament to loyalty, laughter, and the kind of devotion that withstands the test of time.

A man of quiet strength and deep integrity, Dale served his country honorably as an Army Veteran. He went on to work as a security guard at General Motors, later volunteering as an EMT, and eventually serving with the Department of Corrections after retirement—always finding ways to protect and serve his community.

Dale had the soul of a craftsman and the heart of an athlete. He could fix anything with his hands—cars, tools, household projects—and still have time to lace up his sneakers for a game of tennis or head out for a round of golf. When illness made the golf course unreachable, he found new joy in the virtual greens of XBOX golf—proving that passion doesn’t end, it simply evolves.

Dale was more than just a man of many talents—he was a warrior. He fought through cancer with grit and grace and defied a debilitating muscle disease for years beyond expectation, driven by his legendary stubbornness and fierce will to live. Those who knew him best knew him as brave, determined, and full of quiet humor and love.

He was a man who lived with purpose, loved deeply, and never stopped fighting until the Lord gently called him home.

May he find rest, joy, and endless fairways in heaven. May his memory be a blessing, and may we all carry forward the strength and spirit he so freely gave.

Please join us for his Celebration of Life:
Redeemer Lutheran Church
2305 Canfield Niles Road
Austintown, Ohio
Sept 6th, 2025
11:30- 2:00
Lunch provided

Please visit https://everloved.com/life-of/allan-mcelwee/ to RSVP.

In lieu of flowers, should you feel led, please donate to one of the following organizations:

Patriot Hospice, 986 Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard, OH 44420

LINK 22 Veteran Community Resources https://www.22links.org or another
charity supporting Veterans.

Arrangements by Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S. Silvat, Inc.  Share memories and send condolences by visiting cremateohio.com.

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