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William McKee Obituary

MCKEE, William Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of February 25, 2006, William James McKee, husband of Dorothy Hamilton McKee. Residence, Johns Island, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William James McKee are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at Johns Island Presbyterian Church Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at three o'clock. Interment, churchyard. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Monday between five and seven o'clock. Mr. McKee was born March 22, 1922, in Spartanburg, SC, the son of the late Thomas A. and Sue King McKee. He served in the United States Army during World War II, being a survivor of the worst troop ship disaster of the war, the sinking of the USS Rhona, in the Mediterranean Sea. Afterwards, he served in Tank Corp Asia, Pacific Theater. He was a retired Executive Director with the United States Department of Agriculture. He was a member and past Commodore with the James Island Yacht Club and an honorary life member of the Charleston Elks Lodge #242. He was a member of Johns Island Presbyterian Church and attended local schools. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 63 years; one son: Thomas B. McKee, of John's Island, SC; five grandsons, Thomas B. McKee, Jr., of Charleston, SC; Shawn McKee, and his wife, Becky, of Charleston, SC; Travis McKee of Suffolk, VA; Jesse McKee of Suffolk, VA; and Will McKee of Suffolk, VA: four great-grandchildren: two nephews: one niece: and daughters-in-law; Nancy McKee and Kay McKee. He is preceded in death by two sons: William J. McKee, Jr. and John H. McKee. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Palmetto Health Hospice, 1815 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485 or Johns Island Presbyterian Church, 2550 Bohicket Road, John's Island, SC 29455. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Feb. 27, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Joyce Schwuchow

March 1, 2006

Dotsie. We will miss him. such a wonderful man. Hope to see you at church soon.



Your Friend in Christ.

Sue Nell Godwin & Family

March 1, 2006

Please know we are thinking of you. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Ruth Canney

February 28, 2006

I would like to express my condolences in behalf of the Rohna Memorial Association. Ruth Canney

BILLAJEAN MATTHEWS RICE

February 28, 2006

WE WERE SO SORRY TO HERE OF BILL'S PASSING. WE WERE HOPING T0 SEE BOTH OF YOU IN MAY WHEN WE BRING MOTHER DOWN . HOPE TO SEE YOU THEN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME. WE KNOW WHAT A SPECIAL MAN BILL WAS. WITH ALL OUR LOVE.

Rob & Joanne Robbins

February 28, 2006

ONE OF THE GREATEST GENERATION, SILENT AND STRONG.



He didn't talk about it

His life during the War

But he was a real hero

The kind we all adore



His was a true courage

That kept our country free

He didn't ever brag

He didn't let us see



The horror that he witnessed

We can't even guess

Bill kept it all inside of him

Like others of The Best



He loved his country more than life

He loved his family too

He gave his all many years ago

For freedom for me and you



We are honored to have known him

To look in his smiling eyes

Never to know the sadness of war

This hero kept inside



Today he is our Ga Ga

Grandpa, Father, and Friend

We honor you today, dear Bill

And praise your life at its end



We hope that you can hear us

We will see you there someday

In God's glorious Heaven

Where your sons shouted "hooray!"



"Our Dad is here!", yelled John

As Mac turned to run to them

They met Bill with arms wide open

Ecstatic when they saw him!



They're all fishin' with the Fisherman

Off Heaven's golden shores

Not a care crosses their mind

Never to feel pain anymore



So we honor you today, Bill McKee

And thank you for your life

The love you gave so freely

To friends, family and wife



You are the perfect example of

A real man we applaud today

A gentleman and a hero

We salute you on your way



We will miss you, Bill.....



With much love to Dotsie, Tom, Tommy, Shawn, Becky, Karen, Michael, Sarah



Rob & Joanne Robbins

Lincolnton, North Carolina

Maternal Grandparents of Bill's only great grandson, Thomas Michael McKee, and his first



great granddaughter, Sarah Carolina McKee.

Karen McKee

February 27, 2006

Gaga- the most honorable gentleman I ever knew. He will be missed.

Nancy Mallard

February 27, 2006

Shawn & Becky

I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. May the love of God,family and friends surround you during this time. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love and God Bless,

Nancy Mallard

Larry and Mary Louise Swails

February 27, 2006

We are saddened to learn of Bill McKee's death. Our prayers are with you.

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