Leon Gip McCranie, 73, of South Daytona, FL passed away on May 14, 2024. He was born on February 25, 1951 in Leesburg, FL to parents John and Mary McCranie. In 1965 Leon and his family moved to Daytona Beach, FL. Leon served in the United States Army in the Airborne division from 1970 to 1972. In 1970 Leon met and dated Karen Bauchiero. They married on February 3, 1973. In 1973 Leon and Karen moved to Baltimore MD. where Leon would attend Calhoon MEBA Engineering School for training to become a Marine Engineer. He graduated in 1976. Leon quickly worked his way up to become Chief Engineer and worked on commercial ships for 25 years. He then worked as a Marine Consultant and Coating Inspector for several years. Leon was also in construction as a Residential Contractor.

Family meant everything to Leon. He so enjoyed spoiling his girls and grandchildren. If anyone needed a helping hand Leon was always there. Leon was always a very positive person. He met every goal he ever set. He would never take no for an answer. If one door shut, he would always open another. Leon also enjoyed golf, playing cards, trips to Las Vegas, traveling and cruising with family and friends.

Leon is preceded in death by his father John McCranie, mother Mary Penninger, Sisters JoAnn Townsend and Barbara Conlin, brother Ray Penninger, father-in-law Joseph Bauchiero, mother-in-law Joan Bauchiero, nephew Ryan Godwin, and brother-in-law Butch Beer.

Leon is survived by his wife Karen McCranie, daughter Camille Young, son-in-law Roger Young, daughter Renee Cobb, son-in-law Brian Cobb, grandson Dean Cobb, granddaughter Bella Cobb, sisters Mary Green, Susan Cravan, Thelma Bronson, and Pat Schubert, brothers Phillip Day, Wayne Penninger, and Paul Penninger, sister-in-law June Beer, and niece Allison Godwin.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to our local Veterans Support Fund: https://veteranssupportfund.org/

A memorial service will be held at Lohman Funeral Home Daytona on Saturday, June 8th at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow at the funeral home. The family will begin receiving guests 10:00AM - 11:00AM.