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MICHAEL MCGHEE Obituary

MICHAEL DEWAYNE McGHEE, 53, died August 15, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East. He had 27 years service at Federal Express as a Courier and was a 1975 graduate of Southside High School as well as a graduate of LeMoyne-Owne College. Visitation, Friday, August 20 from 4-7 p.m. at N. J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home. Service 12 Noon Saturday, August 21 at Georgia Ave. Baptist Church, 27 East Geeter Rd. Burial in New Park Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Lessie Yvonne McGhee; daughters, Monica Bolden (Carlos) of Las Vegas, NV, Monique D. McGhee of Memphis; son Michael McGhee II of Memphis; six sisters, Sade Murphy of Rock Island, IL, Dorothy Hayes, Annie Dandridge (Melvin) Linda Gathings (Lee), Lottie Williams (John), Shirley McGhee, all of Memphis; brothers, Earn McGhee (Thelma) of Tacoma, WA, Willie McGhee (Ruth), Johnnie McGhee, Milton McGhee, all of Memphis; three grandchildren, Aliyah Yvonne Wilson, Malik Dominic Wilson of Las Vegas, NV, and Malik Nigel McGhee of Memphis; and a grand host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. N. J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home (901)948-7755

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Aug. 19, 2010.

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Charlie Walton

August 13, 2023

Michael you are missed but remembered. Our friendship from young boys to high school was valued. Charlie Walton South Side Class of 1975

sterling stone

August 31, 2010

Condelences to the Mcghee family.so, many memories of michael with all the jokes &pranks he pulled at football practice.
much love,Sterling Stone

Sonia Hardin

August 23, 2010

To the McGhee Family,
Find comfort in knowing that God's strenght can only be made perfect in human weakness. While the human aspect of Michael will certainly be missed, be strenghtened by his memories and eternal spirit. In your time of grief, please know that God is with you and that one day we all will reign in His glory.
Southside High, Class of 75

Sheila (Tate) Bew

August 23, 2010

To the McGhee Family

My prayers are with you during this difficult time in your life. Although I have not seen Michael in over 30 years, I can remember the first time I met him at Lincoln Jr. High. He and Larry were always joking around and full of laughter and that is the life he led and carried with him throughout high school and his life. Be strong and focus on the time that God allowed him to be with you.

Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Be blessed!

Class of 75'

August 21, 2010

My prayers go out to Michael's family and his eternal spirit. I went to school with Michael in both elemntary and high school, played ball with himand sat next to him in Ecology class. He was a true Scrapper. god bless your soul Michael---ANDRE STEPTER, Chicago, IL

Peggy Dukes-Moore

August 21, 2010

To the McGhee family, you have my deepest symapthy, I haven't seen Michael in over 20yrs, but i hated to heard abouth his death. I will always remember that big smile he always had,plus his jokes. May God bring the family comfort. Peggy Dukes Moore

Toliya Adams Smith

August 21, 2010

Lessie, I am thinking about you. I remember how wonderfully happy you and your husband were at the last reunion. I'm praying for you & your family. SSS Class of '74

August 20, 2010

I pray that God will give my Aunt Yvonne and cousins peace and understanding. Remember God is always with you ,even when you feel you're alone. Trust in him, he will never leave you. I love you all more than you will ever know.
Jacqueline Lynch (Long Beach, Ca)

Magellean Askew II(Southside Class of '75)

August 20, 2010

I have so many memories of Michael that I will cherish forever.I celebrate my brother's life for it was well lived.I pray that your family be strong and have the courage to live fully and to await tommorow with great hope.

Sack & The Askew Family

August 20, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

James, Julia and Julian Ford

August 20, 2010

The Lord will strengthen you as the days, months, and years pass by. Keep him first and everything else will fall in place. You have my deepest sympathy.

August 20, 2010

To the McGhee Family,
Lean on God during this time to provide you strength and comfort. Michael was such a great guy.
- Valerie Colvin Peavy
Class of '75

Sheila Cyprian Towns

August 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May GOD and your memories bring you comfort.
South Side Class of '75

Martha Daniels Hall

August 20, 2010

I will always remember Michael as a very friendly person, always smiling, always making jokes. He will be truly missed from the "Scrapper Family" Lessie, my heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I want you to know that you are not alone, God is Able to carry you through this difficult time. That is one of His promises.

Delano Hollowell

August 20, 2010

Lessie , on behalf of Carnell/Delano Hollowell we would like to offer our deepest and heart felt symphathy to you and your family. May God continue to bless you and your family

August 20, 2010

To the McGhee Family there is always strength, love and guidance in the memories of the ones you love. In our Prayers always ! Liz Adams Simmons,Rexford New,York.

Gloria,Peewee,Dennis Jamison

August 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 20, 2010

Lessie,we can't say enough we love Michael like a brother,we will miss him so much but God love him too. So rest on Michael we will see you in the morning, when the gates open.
Lessie I am here for you anytime.
Your Best Friend Renee of Southaven Ms.

Jessie Pettis-Cox

August 19, 2010

Lessie, our deepest symphathy goes out to you and the entire McGhee family! May God Bless you all!

Jessie Pettis-Cox

August 19, 2010

Lessie,our deepest sympathoy goes out to you and the entire McGhee family! God bless you all!

Kim Williams-Bonds

August 19, 2010

To The McGhee family,
God has called another soldier home and still look down on us and still checking.
Class of "75"

Carol and Larry Edwards

August 19, 2010

To the McGhee family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow! God bless and keep you all!

Sandra Neely Brown

August 19, 2010

Lessie, please know that Julius and I are keeeping you and your family in our prayers.
Juluis and Sandra Brown

Charlie Walton

August 19, 2010

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Michael McGhee. You should know that Michael was a childhood friend who I saw as a lively guy, which all respected. His athletic ability was particularly admired and so was his sense of humor. He was an outstanding member of his High School Class and more. His memory will endure. God bless Michael and his family.

LORETTA FORTNEY-BEASLEY

August 19, 2010

KEEPING YOU CLOSE IN CARING THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!!! KEEP YOUR MIND STAYED ON JESUS AND HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH. CLASS OF 74

Joyce Sims Crutcher

August 19, 2010

Lessie,
Though your heart must hold deep saddness at the loss of your soulmate, may it also hold the blessings and memories of the life you shared and the love that will always be a part of you. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY - Sims-Crutcher Family/SS c/o 74

Edna Sauls

August 19, 2010

To Mrs. Lessie McGhee and Family I feel your pain.
Our loved ones never truly leave us.
A part of them lives on in our hearts and memories forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From Tiny and Family

Audrey Works Anderson

August 19, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

sammie and lula cole

August 19, 2010

TO THE MCGHEE FAMILY, MY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL STRONG GOD PICK ANOTHER FLOWER FOR HIS GARDEN...
[THE COLE'S FAMILY FROM GREENWOOD, MS.]

August 19, 2010

To the family, you know we will miss Michael, but God love him more,our prayers will be with the family for strenth. Love You Lessie.
Renee and Essix Wilkins

August 19, 2010

To the McGhee family. May god bless and keep you'll in his heart. Becaues his is the strenth for all in this time of need. Yours truly Micheal Johnson Class of "75"

Vernice Brantley Prewitt (Southside Scrapper '76)

August 19, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

WILLIAM WHITLEY

August 19, 2010

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.AND YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.YOURS TRULY.WILLIE AKA CHICAGO' WHITLEY 74'SCRAPPERS

August 19, 2010

May God bless and strenthen you as you and your family go through this time of bereavement. Deborah Jones-Mallet

WANDA RINGO

August 19, 2010

ANNIE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE. BUT WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. WANDA RINGO

Terrilyn Smith

August 19, 2010

Yvonne,you and youre family are in my prayers. Terrilyn Horton Smith

Vanessa Cofield

August 19, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 19, 2010

Lessie, you and your family are in my Prayers, Trust God for all your needs. Gail Garner

VANESSA LANE

August 19, 2010

HI LESSIE AND FAMILY,SEEK GOD FOR COMFORT IN WHATEVER YOU DO OR GO THROUGH. HE IS ABLE TO SUBSTAIN ALL OUR NEEDS.

August 19, 2010

Lessie and family,

The entire SouthSide Scrapper family mourns your loss. And you know you and Michael were on my personal contact list with regards to the class of '74 events, since Michael thought he was part of our class too:) What an awesome guy and yall know that! We'll certainly help keep him memory alive. You're in our thoughts and prayers, God bless you. Timothy & Deborah McBride and the SouthSide Class of '74

Jennifer McCullum

August 19, 2010

Yvonne...my sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family.

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way
Psalm 37:23

Michael walks with God now and is allright..

Much Love,

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery McCullum

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