1929
2024
James Mack Gee, 94, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5th, 2024, at Randolph Health surrounded by family.
Mack was born on November 25th, 1929, in Randolph County to the late Joseph Willie and Sankie Barker Gee. He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter; his first wife, Nancy Burns Gee; his second wife, Betty Key Gee; and his brother, Charles Bernice Gee.
Mack was an Army veteran and loved serving his country. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where he was also an usher. He enjoyed cooking ham for the men’s breakfast on Sunday mornings. Mack loved to hunt and fish anytime he got a chance, especially at the coast. He was a very hard worker and loved his electrical engineering job at Strandburg Engineering. Mack loved his family and spending time and making memories with them. He was a dedicated husband to his two wives and took great care of them both during their extended illnesses.
Mack is survived by his sister Treva Patterson of Raleigh; two stepsons, Steve Key of Raleigh, and Mike Key of Myrtle Beach; many nieces and nephews, Henry Gee of Siler City, Kay Horsfall of Boone, Dottie Gibson of Greensboro, Kim McKinney of Raleigh, and Billy Patterson of Raleigh.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 11th, 2024, at 3 pm, at First Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Brush Creek Baptist Church. Reverend Jim Wall and Reverend Allen Admire will be officiating the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC 27344.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Gee family.
Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com
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230 N. Second Ave, Siler City, NC 27344

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