Orange, Virginia
Stuart Hill "Sonny" McGhee Jr.
Stuart Hill "Sonny" McGhee Jr., 72, of Orange, died on Thursday, December 9, 2010, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital.
He was born on January 15, 1938, in Orange County, the son of the late Stuart Hill McGhee Sr. and Hattie Gallihugh McGhee. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger L. McGhee.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a member of the Battlefield Saddle Club, the Ridgeriders Saddle Club, and the Piedmont Sportsman Club. He was also retired from McGhee Brothers Construction.
Mr. McGhee is survived by his wife, JoAnn R. McGhee of Orange; a daughter, Audrey M. Badgett and her husband, Brian, of Ruckersville; two sons, Mark H. McGhee and his wife, Sherri, of Orange, Anthony McGhee of Charlottesville; a brother, David C. McGhee of Orange; a sister, Shirley Ann Gallihugh and her husband, W.M., of Orange; a special mother-in-law, Violet R. Racer of Orange; four grandchildren, Kameron S. McGhee, Dylan H. McGhee, Colby L. McGhee and Justin K. Badgett.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2010, at the Preddy Funeral Home in Orange with the Reverend Richard Goble officiating.
The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2010, at the funeral home, 250 West Main Street, Orange, Virginia.
Sonny was from a family of builders and leaves a legacy of some of the finest built homes and commercial buildings in central Virginia.
His large smile, sense of humor, and wit, will be greatly missed by his family and all of his friends.
Preddy Funeral of Orange is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
Lefted Orange in 1960 - Remember Sonny, Roger, C.T. Henry, Wayne Henry, Harry Cash and others - it's sad to hear that Roger and Sonny have passed (really) at a young age. The McGhee family were and I'm sure still a great family. A long ago friend, Harry Lee Berry, Jr. (Harry Berry on facebook)
December 17, 2010
Bill and I would like to express our sincere condolences to Joann and the family during this time of loss. May God give you comfort and strength. Sincerely, Bill and Carolynn Feldman (Orange, VA)
December 12, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
john judy racey
December 12, 2010 | Orange, VA
God be with you during this time of grief.
Doris Mawyer
December 12, 2010 | Madison Heights, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandra Watson
December 11, 2010 | Orange, VA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Dillon
December 11, 2010 | Richmond, TX
