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James McGhee Obituary
Was born October 8, 1954, to John and Jannie McGhee in Canton, Ohio.
He died Sunday, June 28, 2009,
after an extended illness. He was an Artist, and he loved people. He always had a joke and a smile. He was a kind hearted person and has touched the lives of those who knew him. His presence will be deeply missed. James "2X" McGhee was preceded in death by his father, John H. McGhee; his sister, Kathaleen "TEE DEE" Hall; his niece, Chrishawna Cobbs; and his great nephew, Michael Banks (Snell). He leaves to cherish his memories his loving mother, Jannie Mae McGhee; three brothers, Willie "Indris" (Sheila) McGhee, Royal McGhee both of Canton and John A McGhee of North Canton; two sisters, Lula Mae Jackson and Dorothy J. McGhee both of Canton; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 12 noon
at Rhoden Memorial Home, 729 Cherry Ave. NE, visitation will
begin at 11 a.m.
Rhoden Memorial Home
330-455-7944
www.rhodenmemorialhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James McGhee
Paulette Williams-Curtis
July 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I remember him best from back in the SCIA days-soldiers for civil rights. James was smart as well a great leader. 2X will be missed by all who came in contact with him. RIP
Muriel JENKINS
July 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Deunka Cone Select Specialty Hosp
July 7, 2009
I enjoyed taking care of Mr McGhee. My Prayers go out to your family.
God Bless
pete coleman
July 7, 2009
to the family,
i'm sorry to hear about your loss. i knew him as a fun loving person. his presence will surely be missed. my deepest symphany and regrets are with you.
Conray Henley
July 7, 2009
When I came back back to Canton 2X really made me feel welcome. So-long
Broh. My Condolences to the family
Patty jo Allen
July 7, 2009
To Willie and Shelia and the Mcghee Family my heart and pray go out to you,
we go along way back from the S.E. stand and May God bless your familys at this time. Love the Allen Family
The Sandal Gang
July 7, 2009
We are deeply saddened, and share in your sorrow at the loss of 2X. He was one the coolest "Big Brother's" we had in the neighborhood. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten! Our prayers are with you all.
Rhoden Memorial Home
July 7, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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