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Thomas McGee Obituary
Funeral services for Thomas S. 'Tom' McGee, 91, Eudora, will be at 10 am Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Eudora City Cemetery. Mr. McGee died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at his home.
He was born Sept. 1, 1922, in Lawrence, the son of Nathan B. and Grace Johnson McGee. He served in the United States Army during World War II in North Africa and Italy, and attained the rank of Technical Sergeant. Tom was employed by Douglas County as a surveyor for 43 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He married Virginia Lee Austill on June 6, 1942, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Michael McGee, Baldwin City; two daughters, Carol Roper Clark, Mountain View, Ark., and Roma Tesch and husband Jim, Overbrook; 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Vernon McGee and Nathan McGee, and a sister, Lois Moorman.
Friends may pay their respects from noon to 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 3-4 pm. The family suggests memorial contributions to Visiting Nurses, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com. The family wishes to extend its gratitude to the Visiting Nurses hospice program for their support in Tom's final days.
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B. Gardner
September 16, 2013
To the family of Mr. Thomas S. McGee. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. McGee was blessed with 91 years of special mightiness. (Psalms 90:10) May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of time spent with him as you remember a life well lived. May the Hearer of Prayer bring you strength and peace in your time of sorrow.
Karen Haupt-Parsons
September 16, 2013
So sorry for your fammilies loss. Tom was a great guy and I enjoyed know you both!Sid always enjoyed working with him. Karen Haupt-Parsons
September 14, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Delbert, Lois, Ann & Delbert Jr. The Breithaupt's
Billie Laughlin
September 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Since moving to FL have missed seeing you in WalMart.
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September 14, 2013
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Maggie & Bob
September 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
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