David McGee Obituary

David H. McGee, II

GRAY, TX - Services to honor the life of Mr. David H. McGee, II, 88, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive guests on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

David was born in Monroe, LA on January 10, 1927, and passed away in Vivian, LA on June 18, 2015. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, having enlisted at the age of 16, and completed his Naval Officer education at Tulane University. David also graduated from LA Tech's Engineering Dept., and obtained his Master Degree from the University of Houston. He enjoyed a thirty year career in natural gas production, distribution, and storage in Texas, Nebraska, and Louisiana. He also owned and operated McBray Equipment in Bossier City. David also enjoyed classical music and opera, and was an avid sportsman, gun collector, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Mr. McGee is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Clark McGee and Alma Smith McGee; and his brother, Edward McGee. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 32 years, Jeanette; sons, David H. McGee, III and wife Laurie, and George McGee; daughters, Melanie McGee, Connie Raines, and Donna Cole and husband Dennis; brother, George McGee and wife Claudine; ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Honoring Mr. McGee as pallbearers are Aaron Nims, Cody Jones, Matthew McGee, David McGee, IV, John McGee, and Charles McGee.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Haynes, Dr. Ragsdale, and the nurses and staff of North Caddo Medical Center for their excellent care of Mr. McGee.

You may offer condolences and sign the on-line guest book by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.

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Published by Shreveport Times on Jun. 21, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for David McGee

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David's great great niece, Anabelle; my grandchild.

Edward McGee

January 3, 2016

I wish I'd known of Uncle David's passing. I didn't know until Melanie called my brother, Michael McGee, and it wasn't in time for the funeral. I have fond memories of my Uncle, and how full of life, and fun he always was. All of my love and sympathy goes to our surviving family members.

Raymond Horton

June 22, 2015

David was a wonderful man. We shared a friendship over three decades, and many similar experiences at different points in time. What began as a professional relationship, quickly became a friendship too that expanded with our wives, Jeannette and Rita, and then beyond to other family members. Our professional relationship continued for the long run. I was delighted to see David and Jeannette just days before he passed away. He was in good spirit.

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

June 21, 2015

The Final Salute

Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to David H. McGee our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for David. And to David it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Navy. David, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,061 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to David's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

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