D.E. Magee Obituary
Delors Edgar Magee, Jr., MD (D.E.) 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at his family's home in New Orleans. He moved there in 2015 following a stroke to be cared for by his daughters and son-in-law and to live out his remaining years in the company of his grandchildren. D.E. was the son of the late Delors Edgar Magee, Sr. and Vernie Turner Magee, devoted husband for 42 years of the late Gwendolyn Ann Magee, father of Kamili Magee (Richelieu) Hemphill and Aliya Niambi Magee, DVM, MS, DACVIM, brother of Joyce Cayce, and doting grandfather of Ellington and Matisse Hemphill. He graduated from Coleman HS in Greenville, MS, '55, earned a BS in chemistry with a minor in mathematics from Central State University in OH, '59, earned a MS in biochemistry at Howard University in Washington, DC, followed by a Doctor of Medicine from Meharry Medical College in TN, '68. D.E. was a beloved ophthalmologist in Jackson, MS who provided care through his private practice for over 40 years. He was a humanitarian dedicated to providing medical care to the most underserved populations within our state. D.E. completed a 12 year appointment to the Institutions of Higher Learning Board and also served as president. Additionally, he served on the board of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission for 3 years. D.E.'s humanitarianism extended to serving his community by maintaining active memberships in the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Jackson Ophthalmological Society, Hinds County Head Start, Jackson Planetarium, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Jackson Astronomy Association, Mississippi Museum of Art, Mississippi Humanities Council, and the Mississippi Stadium Commission. He was also a dedicated role model in Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for over 10 years and an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson for over 25 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Remembrance Service on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at 11 am at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, 3580 Robinson Rd, Jackson, MS 39209. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Meharry Medical College In Memory of Dr. Delors E. Magee, Jr., Attention: Gift Management Services, Kresge Learning Resources Center, Suite 630, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208.
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Anthony Schmidt
April 26, 2020
I met Dr Magee in the doctors lounge at MBMC Jackson probably not long after 1998. Over the years I always enjoyed talking with him about various subjects including his late wife's artwork, astronomy, and also about one of his doctors who was a cook helping formulate recipes I believe for the Emeril brand. The stories were always interesting but the understated way he would tell them made them even more interesting. I'm sure he touched many a thousand lives over his long career. Sorry to hear of his passing and imagine it must be quite a loss for his family because he was a special man and physician.
Anthony L. Schmidt MD
Heidi
August 6, 2019
My mother brought me to Dr. Magee when I was in the third grade and I was a patient till the office closed. Sorry to hear of your passing but I hope your family knows you are truly missed. Rest in peace.
Sidney Edwards Cole
October 9, 2017
Our Parents were good Friends. May Delors Rest In Peace as He reunites with His Wife and Parents. God bless his Family.
Errol Dillon
October 9, 2017
Dr. D.E. Magee was a very fine person. One of the finest in the entire world. I'm so happy to have known him. I was always enlightened to be in his presence. I will always remember him and his majestic wife Gwendolyn. They will always travel with me in my heart. My prayers are with him and his family.
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Ricki Garrett
October 8, 2017
D.E. and I served together for 8 years on the IHL Board of Directors. He was a joy to serve with and the closest of friends. D.E. was truly a Renaissance man. He was a wonderful physician, astronomer, gourmet cook, and lover of great music and wine. He taught me so much over the years and we shared some absolutely wonderful times together. He was also a fierce advocate for all of education but, especially, fair funding for the historically black universities. Please know what a legacy D.E. left for all of us.
Kehinde Ishangi
October 7, 2017
Kamili and Aliya,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your father Rest In Peace.
I lived in New Orleans from 2012 to 2016. I had no idea that you were there. Will return to the city in November. I hope to check in on you then. Please give me a call if I can help with anything. 404-717-5297.
Kehinde Ishangi
(Formerly Carol McCoy)
Hank Ingebretsen Ducey
October 5, 2017
good life and a good man. D.E. never spoke ill of anyone. He was a friend and gentleman.
Terri Westley
October 4, 2017
Thanks Doc for welcoming me into your life. The time we spent together was short but very pleasant. You will always have a special place in my heart. I've never met a man so smart and have accomplished so much in life. I'll never forget you. Get your rest Doc love you.
October 4, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to family and friends, for the lost of their beloved D.E. I hope the promise at John 6:39 can bring real comfort. Knowing that there is hope for our lost love ones can be reassuring.
Ora Reed
October 4, 2017
What a blessing he was to so many.He appreciated and supported the arts. Because of him, I was honored by the IHL..Dr. Magee was such a refined gentleman, we need more of him. God's Blessings to his Family!
MISSISSIPPI CULTURAL AMBASSADOR
George-Patrick Johnson
October 2, 2017
As a child The Magee's were such an important part of my early development at St. Matthew A.M.E.Church, Greenville, MS.
Each holiday was so special during his undergraduate years and I watched as he provided such a wonderful example for the young men to follow!
His father was so proud of each accomplishment that he made! Your rest has come and the reunion of the reunions has been afford this magnificent solider!
Mrs. Phalange J. Word and family.
October 2, 2017
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
Glenn R. Chavis
High Point, NC 27260
Bettye Jo' Hutton-Smith
October 2, 2017
Dearest Kamili, Aliya and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. I never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad but felt as if I knew him. I know he was a great man, husband, father and grandfather. You have my deepest sympathy and may he and Gwen, together again, rest in peace. All my love and prayers.❤
Bettye Jo' Hutton Smith
Class of 1959
William Penn High School
Nancy Gilbert
October 1, 2017
Doc was a beautiful human whose heart was as big as all outdoors. He and Gwen were our friends that we saw too infrequently. We loved them both. Please accept our deep sympathy. May his beloved children and grandsons be consoled by memories of joyful times together.
Nancy and Spencer Gilbert
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