McKee, Robert Eugene

Robert Eugene McKee, age 79, of Galesburg, Illinois died on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at
10:00 P.M. at St Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley, Illinois.He was born on December 11, 1934 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Arthur and Ruby Huggins McKee. He married Delores E. Hier on March 6, 1954 in Cambridge, Illinois. She preceded him in death on April 16, 2009.

Surviving is a daughter: Phyllis McKee of Dubuque, Iowa; one son, Roger (Laura Williams) McKee of Dalzell, Illinois; one granddaughter: Sara McKee of Dalzell, Illinois; and an abundance of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son: Patrick, his parents, wife, and one brother, Ronald McKee and one sister, Shirley Bean.

He was a member of the Colonial Baptist Church in Galesburg, Illinois. He served in the United States Navy. He worked for Caterpillar, in Mossville, Illinois until he retired in 1993. He was also a member of the VFW in Galesburg, Illinois and served as a volunteer fireman.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the Maquon Cemetery, Maquon, Illinois. Rev. Steve Adamson will officiate. Family will meet at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M. before proceeding to the graveside. Memorials may be made to the family. Cremation rites will be accorded. Online condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com

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