Jackie Laverne McGee

1946 - 2022

Jackie Laverne McGee, 77, of Keokuk, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

He was born Sept. 11, 1946, in Keokuk, the son of Jesse and Geneva (Cotton) McGee.

On Oct. 18, 1982, Jackie was united in marriage with Mary Strout. She survives.

Jackie had been employed for several years in the Sanitation Department of the City of Keokuk.

He was a member of the Pentecostal Christian Fellowship and Anchor of Hope Church.

Jackie loved to go fishing. He also loved junking, looking for treasures, and adding to his collection of roosters. In his younger years, he enjoyed dancing and was quite the dancer. Jackie was the chef in the family and his specialty was grilling and barbequing.

He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jackie was the nicest guy you would ever meet. He had a heart for caring for others and was always willing to help anyone whenever there was a need.

He is also survived by three sons, Elmer Hobb (Candy), Robert Hobb (Karry), and Jimmy Hobb (Alice), all of Keokuk; two daughters, Tina Gooley, and Maxine Hobb, both of Keokuk; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister Emma Golliher of rural Canton, Missouri; one sister-in-law Ruth McGee of Keokuk; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Mike McGee (Mildred), Clinton McGee, and Jerry McGee (Esther); and two sisters, a twin sister at birth, and Pearl McVeigh (Lewis).

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk, with Eddie McVeigh officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.