Luzon Mcquaid

Luzon Lee McQuaid, age 78, of Sumner Road, Chester, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2025, with his family by his side.  Luzon had been in deteriorating health for several months and was under the care of Ohio Health Hospice, Columbus and Athens, Ohio.

Luzon was born in Gallipolis, Ohio to Lawrence and Rose Myrtle (Sheline) McQuaid on January 12, 1947.  He graduated from Kyger Creek High School in 1967.  Shortly after, he joined the United States Air Force and serving until 1975.  He served his country in VietNam and other air bases through the United States.  He married his soul mate, Chloris Machir Gaul, on June 28, 2003, then moved to their home in Meigs County.   Luzon worked at the AEP/Southern Ohio Coal Company, Meigs Mine No. 31 as a mechanic and electrician, retiring in 2001 from Consol Energy who had purchased the mines that year.  He was a graduate of Rio Grande College with a degree in Electronics and IT Technology.  Luzon was the person that helped everyone with their computer issues….always willing to do whatever it took to help others.

Luzon loved the outdoors and spent many hours fishing with his life-long friend Lloyd Carroll.  He loved his Harley Davidson motorcycle and enjoyed riding with his wife. He was a carpenter, making several items for his family.  Luzon had an “office” beside the pool and enjoyed visiting with his family and friends and especially watching the wildlife and sunsets over the hill.  His family was important to him and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren where he spent endless hours entertaining them and attending their ball games.   Luzon attended the Chester Nazarene Church until his health prevented him from doing so.  He gave his life to the Lord and was baptized on September 18, 2016 in the family pool by Pastor Will Luckeydoo.

He was a member of Morning Dawn Masonic Lodge #7 in Gallipolis, and became a member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, 32 degree, Valley of Columbus, in April, 1989, a member of the VFW #4464 in Gallipolis.  He was a board member of the former United Fund for Meigs Co, and a member of the Meigs Co Pioneer and Historical Society and Museum.
Luzon was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Rose; his brothers, Jim, Jack, Gene, Junior, Doug, and Sam; and sisters Julie and Virginia Mae.

He is survived by his wife Chloris Machir Gaul, his children Leigha (Kurt) Wachs, Amy McQuaid Conley, Brandon McQuaid (Darlene Moodispaugh), Matt (Lisa) McGuire; stepchildren whom he loved as his own, Roger (Megan) Gaul and Lea Ann Gaul (Brian) King.  Grandchildren: Christopher (Jerri) Wachs, Courtney (Andy) Trick, Hannah Conley (Joe Mullins), Shelbie (Jamie) Donaldson, Ryleigh McQuaid, Logan and Quinn McGuire, Austin King, Wyatt King (Ashley Staten), Miranda, Abigail and Lindsay Gaul.  A sister, Mary (Bob) Strait, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Luzon will be at the Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025 with Masonic Services by Morning Dawn Masonic Lodge at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 1 2025, with the Reverend Dwight David Umbel of the Chester Nazarene Church presiding.  Burial will be in the Addison Reynolds Cemetery at Addison with full military honors.

Those to carry Luzon to his final resting place are  Jesse Roach-Fisher, Brandon McQuaid, Roger Gaul, Brian King, Kurt Wachs, Christopher Wachs.  Honorary Pall Bearers will be Luka Luzon Mullins and Brycen Miller-King.

The family would like to thank OhioHealth Hospice and those that took such wonderful care of Luzon for the last several months:  Kristin, Michael, Kim, Teresa, Pastor Jimmy, Mandie, Christy and others.  To Trevor for all his RT advice and to Austin, an OU Med student, that volunteered to visit with Luzon and play games of chess while he was able.  We are indebted to this group for their love and tender care.