Joseph McGee Obituary

Peter was a proud son of Charleston, a son of newspaperman Hall McGee, a sound advisor to our historic preservation community, and a genuine Southern gentleman. We need to continue to engender such individuals.

I tried my first Civil Jury Trial against Peter in the early 80´s and He was ever the worthy Advocate and true southern gentleman and a Charleston Legend. He commended me after the trial and gave me some pointers that I will always remember!!

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family as I have just returned from out of town to read your father´s obituary. Certainly, he was an unselfish contributor to the well-being of the Charleston community through his efforts with many civic/community organizations. The word "icon" is often used but, in this instance, referring to your father as an "icon" is an understatement. In his own way, both publicly and privately, he helped shape Charleston during its modern-day, cultural, aesthetic renaissance - a time when the community and its citizens were put at the forefront of the City´s livability.

Memorializing your mother and father´s commitment to our community by repurposing Wragg Square in their honor is an appropriate tribute to their love and dedication for so many of the enhancements about our community. Both of your parents will be missed but we are taking some solace in the fact that their respective DNA´s are still connected to the City in a positive way. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of bereavement.

Sincerely,
John

Practicing law with Mr. McGee was one of the great honors of my life.