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Alfonso James (Flowers) McGee

1938 - 2016

Alfonso James (Flowers) McGee obituary, 1938-2016, Lorain, OH

BORN

1938

DIED

2016

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Brown-Robinson Funeral Homes - Lorain

2652 Broadway

Lorain, Ohio

Alfonso McGee Obituary

LORAIN – Alfonso James (Flowers) McGee, 78, of Lorain, passed away Sunday August 28, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born June 19, 1938 in Marianna, Arkansas. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he learned to box and later become a Golden Glove champion. Alfonso loved and was known throughout Lorain County for shooting pool.
He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Felicia Wynn of Cleveland, Regina Butler of Lorain, Stacy Butler of Elyria and stepdaughter, Cheryl Butler of Oberlin; sons, Brian Butler of Oberlin, and stepson, Ray Butler of Oberlin; sisters, Betty Orr and Mae Jackson of Lorain, and Deborah Jones of Kentucky; brothers, Richard McGee, King Ayette (Gerald) of Lorain, Larry Allen of Elyria, Danny Allen of New Jersey, and Melvin McGee of Georgia; 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cora Allen Junior; 4 sisters and 4 brothers; and 1 great granddaughter.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 2, 2016 at 10AM until time of service at 12PM at Fairfield Christian Center, 2002 E. 28th St, Lorain. Bishop Dennis Johnson is officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, 2652 Broadway Ave., Lorain OH 44052. Online condolences made at www.brownrobinson.com.

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Published by The Morning Journal from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2016.

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Vernette Suggs Redd

September 3, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family RIP Fonzo..❤❤❤❤❤

September 3, 2016

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Willie Vicens Jr

September 2, 2016

You will be missed my friend. You always could put a smile on someone's face. Rest easy old friend. God bless you. Deepest condolences to the family.

shirley President-Thomas

September 2, 2016

To Richard(my brother) and McGee family I send my condolence to you all. R.I.P. Fonz!....Shirley President-Thomas and family

John Keaton

September 1, 2016

I'm glad that our paths crossed in this life. Rest easy. Condolences to the family.

Everett Woods

September 1, 2016

R.i.p Fonz he was a good friend to many and a good pool player lots of good times really can't believe all the good friends lost this year prayers to the family

Tecca Lynn Roddy-Jones

August 31, 2016

To the family...... Hold to Gods unchanging hands. Praying for peace and comfort.
Blessings

August 31, 2016

Love you Fonz. What a pool player. I loved laughing and listening to his stories. He always kept it real!! God bless
You and your family. ❤

Amanda Dickens, Cleveland Ohio

August 31, 2016

It was nice to have met Fonzie. My condolences to the family. RIP Fonz.

Irene Campbell- Davis

August 31, 2016

Gonna miss you uncle. .you were the best pool player ever! !

Thomas Presser

August 31, 2016

RIP Alfonso. Will always remember you and all the lessons you gave me while shooting pool in the Leagues and tournament. You were one hell of a person with a great heart.

Gary Shuck

August 31, 2016

You will be missed fonz lot of good memories the last decade or so you had a way with words and a way about life

Cherisse Williams-Price

August 31, 2016

My Condolences To The Family May God Be With You All During This Time..My Prayers Are With You!!

DANNY AND JEANNE GIBBS

August 31, 2016

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS ABOUT FONZ... HE WAS A GREAT AND PERSONAL FRIEND OF OUR... MAY YOU REST IN PEACE OUR FRIEND....DANNY AND JEANNE

kelly rivera

August 31, 2016

I can't begin to tell you what that man meant to me and all of our friends from Black River Billiards. I'll never forget the funniest of stories he shared with us all. My sincerest of condolences to the family. Rest in peace old man! I'll love you always!
Kelly & Jason

Mike Kennedy

August 30, 2016

Fonz will be missed by me and Ana. We had so many fun times in Lorain. He made my 10 years there enjoyable. He was a great man. RIP Fonz!

Samy ROJAS

August 30, 2016

My condolences to the Family. My husband and our daughter as well as myself have known Fonz for a long time and have great memories of him playing pool and teaching our daughter pool also. I will always remember his laugh and his many stories. May you rest in peace Fonz. We love ya. Mike, Samy, and Mariah.

Debra Jones

August 30, 2016

RIP brother

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