The Reverend Patrick G. McCann celebrated his home going in the early morning hours of December 5, 2011. He followed his much loved wife, Maurleen who passed away on March 1, 2010. His last days were spent in Covenant Hospice at West Florida in the same room that his wife had been in some 21 months earlier. Pat McCann was born on March 19, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Raymond McCann and Betty Jane Gonstead. He served in the US Navy for 22 years. After his service years he served his Lord Jesus Christ in music and teaching ministries. He was a teacher and faithful member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. Patrick McCann, Sr. is survived by his three loving children, Dixie Simonson of Littleton CO, Patrick McCann Jr. of Pensacola (residing with his Dad since March 2010) and Christine McCann-Gillis of Romeoville IL. They were at his bedside at the time of his passing. Six grandchildren also survived their beloved grandfather, Matthew Gillis, II and Megan Gillis of Romeoville, IL, Dylan Simonson of Littleton, CO, Michael McCann, Madison McCann and Katelyn McCann of Wilmington, IL. Patrick McCann is predeceased by two brothers, Donald Tyke Ogden and John Ogden. His surviving brother, Jerry Ogden lives in Swayzee, IN. He is further survived by two brother-in-laws Everitt McMullin of Commerce City, CO and Victor McMullin of Cheyenne, WY. For the past six years his niece, Tammie and her husband, Ron Miller have been his care givers. Visitation will be held 5-7pm Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel located at 12th and Airport. The Funeral Service will be held 11:30am Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Lentini officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504. Pat lived in the promise of eternal life in Jesus and today he celebrates that life to the Praise of his Lord. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.