Ben McGee, III

1965 - 2022

Ben McGee, III obituary, 1965-2022, JACKSON, MS

Ben McGee, III

1965 - 2022

BORN

1965

DIED

2022

Ben McGee, III Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 1, 2022.

Ben McGee, III was born on December 8, 1965 in Jackson, MS to Claudine Nichols McGee and Ben McGee, Jr. He was the oldest born of three children to that union. 


Ben graduated from White Hall High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He attended Jackson State University. 


Ben enjoyed playing basketball and scored 38 points in his final high school basketball game. He also played football at Jackson State University (Defensive Tackle). 


Ben enjoyed everything about the computer and was programming at the Master Degree Level as a ninth grader, but reading was his absolute passion.


Ben was preceded in death by his father, Ben McGee, Jr. 


Ben leaves to cherish his memories his mother Claudine McGee, a brother Brian Christopher McGee (Sharon Lynn Amons-McGee), a sister Dr. Angela Denise McGee- Boothe (Evon Dwight Boothe). Two nephews: Jonathan Dwight Boothe and Ryan Anthony Boothe, many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.


 


 


 

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November 29, 2022

Belendia McGee-Jones posted to the memorial.

November 29, 2022

Gregory Willingham posted to the memorial.

November 29, 2022

Theaortres McGee Jr. sent flowers.

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Belendia McGee-Jones

November 29, 2022

Rest in peace little Ben(cuz)! I remember your smile and your gentle voice

Gregory Willingham

November 29, 2022

To my dear friend, rest well and I regret I was not there for you when you needed me most. We have always had each others backs and I will always be your friend in death as in life. Till we meet again brother

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Theaortres McGee Jr.

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Sandra McGee

November 28, 2022

Our Gentle Giant is resting now... Love you Ben . Sandra

Larry McGee

November 28, 2022

In loving memory of my Little brother Ben, we will love you and miss you always. Love from your big brother Larry and family.

Kimberley Brooks

November 23, 2022

Praying for peace. May your memories be filled with joy.

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Theaortres McGee Jr. sent flowers.