Wardell Macklin Sr. 72, died at 1:21 p.m. November 23, 2007, at St. Rita?s Medical Center. He was born November 21, 1935, in Sheffield, Alabama, to Ernest and Janie Mae Brown Davis. His father preceded him in death. His mother survives. On June 16, 1984, he married Kippy Spaulding in Lima, Ohio, she survives in Lima. Mr. Macklin retired from Airfoil Textron as a master welder. He was a member of Calvary Chapel, in Lima, Ohio. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Survivors include four sons, Matthew T. Macklin, Wardell Macklin Jr., Charles Macklin, and Glenn Macklin, all of Lima, Ohio; a daughter, LaTasha Macklin, of Lima, Ohio. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Pastor Mike Spaulding will officiate. Burial will be in Gethsemani Cemetery in Lima. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.