Andrew Jackson Mcelwain, Ii

FARMINGTON Andrew Jackson McElwain, II, 75, of Farmington, MO passed away April 4, 2018 at Parkland Health Center after a brief illness. He was born April 26, 1942, in Auto, West Virginia to the late Gervace and Lyda McElwain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gervace McElwain Jr. and his beloved friend, Marcia Shumake.

He was a long time resident of the Farmington area. He was born and raised in Renick, West Virginia where he graduated from Renick High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served a tour of duty on the USS Wasp. He was a member of the VFW Post 5896 of Farmington, the Elks Lodge 1765 of Farmington and the Amvets Post 113 of Park Hills. He was considered a "jack" of all trades, but his area of specialty was air conditioning and refrigeration. After retirement from being successfully self employed for over 20 years, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, listening to blue grass music.

He is survived by three children, Andrew J. (Jennifer) McElwain III of Washington, Missouri, Michael McElwain of Farmington, Missouri and Laura (Mike) Goodwin of Newport, Delaware, five beloved grandchildren, one brother William (Sandy) McElwain of Lewisberg, West Virginia, two sisters, Lynda (Stephen) Morgan of Waren Robins, Georgia and Karen (the late Pat) Patterson of Loudon, Tennessee. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews as well as a host of extended family and friends.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel in Farmington, MO from 4 p.m. until time of Service at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the VFW Post 5896, 814 East Karsch Boulevard, Farmington, MO 63640. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com/

Memorial Gathering

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Memorial Service

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 07:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions