James Kee Obituary
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A meet and greet gathering for Mr. James Warren Kee, Sr. will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00 to 11:30 AM, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Garysburg, NC
At 11:30 AM, a Memorial Services will be held following the meet and greet, Rev. Roosevelt Askew will be the eulogist.
James Warren Kee, Sr of Garysburg, North Carolina, a loving Father, Grand Father, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Brother-In-Law, Uncle, and Friend entered eternal life on September 5, 2025 in Greensboro, NC
On June 3, 1936, an angel, James Warren Kee Sr., was born to the late Lonnie and Mabel Kee in Northampton County, North Carolina. He was one of nine children, a member of Saint John Baptist Church, Garysburg, NC and attended Northampton County Public Schools System, Northampton County, NC.
James was known for his strong work ethic and his dedication to helping others. He loved farming and worked on the family farm for many years and later worked at the Weldon Veneer Company, Weldon, NC until its closure.
He was married to the late Mary Liza Perkins Kee for 53 years and this union was blessed with two children.
He leaves to cherish his memories His Daughter: Ella Mae Spratley of Newport News, VA; Son: James Warren Kee Jr. and wife Talma of Greensboro, NC; a special Niece: Wanda Troxler of Greensboro, NC; Three Sisters: Helen Faye Alston and husband James, Evelyn Christine Moody and husband Jance, and Eunice Evonne Moody and husband David all of Roanoke Rapids, NC; a Brother: Rufus Winford Kee and Barbara of Garysburg, NC; Six Grandchildren: Kim Jacobs, Talnesha Kee, and Javon Jackson all of Charlotte, NC, Royal Mitchell and wife Jacci of Chicago, IL, Felica Spratley and husband Brehon and James Edwards and Diana all of Richmond, VA. He also leaves Nineteen Great-Grandchildren: Frankie, Ivan, the late heavenly Gabriel, Jeremiah, Jayla, Janai, Suniah, Jahzara, Jahtye, Jahsiah, Benji, Noah, Cameron, Bryant, McKinley, Kaysie, James, Allison, Royal Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
The comfort for Mr. Kee's Family is in the care of Coleman-McGee Funeral Home & Staff...Thoughtful and Professional Services Within The Means of All.. Because WE Care...
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Tony Perkins
September 11, 2025
Praise the Lord! My heart is very sad to hear our Father have called Brother in law warren home to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. My condolences and prayer going up to heaven our Father will give his Family comfort in there heart of there love one almighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Tony Perkins from Florence sc
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Larry and Joahn Brown
September 9, 2025
Prayers and sincere condolences to Ella, Kim and the entire family.
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