David Hites Blough

David Hites Blough, 78, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019.Dave graduated a Barberton Magic, Class of ‘59.  He went on to earn his Bachelor degree from the University of Akron and Master’s degree from Baldwin Wallace.  He retired from Babcock and Wilcox after over 50 years of service.He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Doris (Hites) Blough, in-laws, Edward and Marjorie Rector, his much older sister, Jackie (John) Mihelich and nephew, Dennis Braman. Dave is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandy; sons, Michael (Cathy), Jason (Jen) and Tom (Lisa); daughter, Marcia (Keith) Selbee; grandsons, Jordan, David (Anastasia), Dillon, Stephen, Jackson and Jake; grandgirls, Marrissa, Rachel and Alethia Blough, Emma Selbee, Alex and Darian Ward; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bill (Bev), Ken (Janet) and Chuck (Becky) Rector; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Donna (Larry) Barton.  He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.A memorial service will be held Monday, May 13th at 6 p.m. at Barberton First Church of Christ, 552 Harvard Ave., Barberton with Jeremy Klein officiating.  A celebration of Dave’s life will follow the service.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Barberton First Church of Christ in his memory. 

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