David Wesley McMahan

David Wesley McMahan, 75, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, as the result of a motorcycle accident.

He was born December 6, 1950, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to the late Margaret Rafferty McMahan and Samuel McMahan.

David was a hardworking man, a devoted husband, a loving father, and, most importantly, a proud Poppie.

He entered the business world at the young age of 17 and quickly became known for his remarkable mechanical abilities, ingenuity, and determination.

A master mechanic, self-taught engineer, and inventor, David had a gift for figuring out how things worked and finding a way to make them better.

After working in family businesses during his early adult years, David and his lifelong love, Deborah Ann (Debie) Winkler McMahan, ventured into business together, beginning with automobile repair, body work, and mechanical services.

Later, after learning the HVAC trade from his uncle, David established McMahan Heating and Air.

What began as a young man’s dream grew into a business he proudly owned and operated for more than 36 years. David took great pride in his work, but his greatest accomplishments were never measured by the business he built. They were found in the family he loved and the lives he touched.

David and Debie were married on November 12, 1969, beginning a lifetime of love, partnership, and memories.

Together, they raised three children: Bobby McMahan and wife, Brittany; Megan Rodgers and husband, Nathan; and Kate Beams and husband, Jonathan, all of Campbellsville.

In addition to his wife and children, David leaves behind nine grandchildren: Daniel Beams and wife, Ellie; Sam Covey and wife, Stacey; Weston Garrett and wife, Lindsey; Ella Owens; Keegan McMahan; Kayson McMahan; Tenley Rodgers; Karson McMahan; and Krue McMahan; and three great-grandchildren: Cruze Covey, Lainey Covey, and Beau Garrett.

He is also survived by two brothers and four sisters: Sam McMahan and wife, Adrienne, of Lexington; Keith McMahan and wife, Marilyn, of Campbellsville; Rita Whitlow and husband, Rodney, of Campbellsville; Brenda Napper of Columbia; Judith Massey and husband, Clyde, of Cleveland, North Carolina; and Stacy Hardy and husband, Mick, of Clayton, North Carolina; along with several nieces and nephews, many other relatives, and dear friends.

Family was everything to David. Some of his most treasured memories were made with his children and grandchildren. Whether it was spending late nights together at the race track or sitting on the sidelines cheering on his grandkids in baseball, basketball, football, and tennis, David was always their biggest fan. He never missed an opportunity to show up, cheer them on, and let them know how proud he was.

His grandchildren knew him not only as their Poppie, but as someone who loved them beyond measure.

David also had a love for motorcycles and the freedom of the open road. He was a proud member and Chaplain of the Brother's Keepers Chapter 32, where he enjoyed riding alongside his brothers and sharing in the special bond of brotherhood. To those who rode beside him and knew him through the brotherhood, he was affectionately known as “Mac Daddy.” His role as Chaplain allowed him to share his faith and his love of Jesus with his fellow brothers, something that meant so much to him. The rides, friendships, laughter, and memories made along the way were something he truly cherished. His brothers will remember him not only as a fellow rider and Chaplain, but as a friend whose presence made every journey a little more special.

If you knew David, you knew he loved with his whole heart. He had a heart bigger than life, a laugh that could fill a room, and a hug that made you feel loved every single time. He had a way of making people feel welcome and never hesitated to show those around him just how much they meant to him. His big heart, contagious laughter, and unforgettable hugs are just a few of the things his family and friends will miss most.

David’s faith was another defining part of his life. Raised in a Christian family, it wasn’t until his early 40s that he fully answered God’s calling and dedicated his life 100% to the Lord Jesus Christ. From that moment forward, his faith became the foundation of how he lived. David immersed himself in Scripture, embraced the Emmaus movement, and devoted himself to serving others through Saint Mark’s Methodist Church. He served in numerous volunteer roles and board appointments, giving his time and heart to his church and community. David loved Jesus and never hesitated to share that love with others. He spent his days striving to serve God, help others, and live out his faith until the very end.

David leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love, faith, and devotion. He will be remembered for his incredible mind, his hardworking hands, his generous heart, his contagious laugh, his love of motorcycles, and his unwavering devotion to his family. Above all, he will be remembered as a man who loved deeply, lived with purpose, and never stopped showing up for the people who mattered the most.

Though his passing leaves an unimaginable void in the hearts of those who loved him, the memories he created, the lessons he taught, the faith he shared, and the love he gave will live on through the generations of his family.

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VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 16, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Edwards and Bro. Lanny Garner

ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

PALLBEARERS: Kyle Burchell, Neil Graham, Roger Lawson, Marcus Rucker, Chad Shively, Eli Wethington

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Paul Benskin, Gerald Clark, Mick Hardy, Frank Kidwell, Scott Winkler, George Wood, the Tuesday Night Men’s Group, and the Brother’s Keepers Chapter 32

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME