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Walter McGee Obituary

XENIA Walter S. McGee, 92, of Xenia, Ohio went to be with the Lord, on January 2, 2013.

He was born in Berryburg, WV, June 8, 1920. Walter received a Master in Special Education from Central State University and worked as an educator for Xenia City and Dayton Public School system for 55 years. He was a World War II veteran and active in the community. He was united in marriage to Shirley McGee for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son Walter S. (Nicol) McGee II of Milwaukee; grandchildren Michael McGee and Sydney McGee; sister Margaret (Robert) Kline, brothers Fred (Cornell) McGee and Edward (Wilma) McGee, Spanish McGee Jr and Penie ( Eugene ) Young; six step children and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by brothers James, Claude and Ralph McGee and sisters Ruby and Sylvia McGee. Memorial service will be held at First Assembly of God 204 E. Market St, Xenia on January 12, 2013 at 1 pm. Reverend Ron Swiger and Reverend Samuel Miller will officiate the memorial service. Interment will take place at National Cemetery, Dayton Ohio with full military honors at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Xenia Daily Gazette on Jan. 3, 2013.

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Olga "Toppie" Eslick

January 8, 2013

I will miss Walter setting in the back of the church faithfully. Always with a smile and his hand outstretched giving me greetings and blessings which I appreciated so much. May the Lord be with you in your time of sorrow.

The Rodriguez-Wilson Family

January 7, 2013

To McGee Family
It is with our families heartfelt sorrow as we mourn the passsing of a great Man, father, and friend Walter S. McGee. Peace and Bleesings
The familes of Rodriguez - Wilsons

Barbara Bennett-Nooks

January 6, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

DeeDee Garner

January 6, 2013

To the McGee Family, on behalf of the Garner family, please know you are in our prayers and thoughts.

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