Robert McKee Obituary
Born November 22, 1944, Bob led a full life as a former member of the US Army, business owner, and husband. He was a staunch supporter of animals, the environment, and science.
Bob was also a lifelong fan and supporter of Alabama Football and was a top competitor in the world of powerlifting, having won numerous competitions including state championships and a world championship in 1973. He was inducted into the Alabama Powerlifting Hall of Fame in 2020.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Andree.
In lieu of flowers, Bob would prefer that donations be made to the Humane Society or Kitty Kat Haven.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lucian Gillis
January 31, 2026
Bob was a great and unselfish help to me as an aspiring powerlifter in the late 1970s. My condolences.
Chuck Bush!
January 29, 2026
One of my best weight lifting pals,I will miss him so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe Onorati
January 25, 2026
Joseph M. Hood, D.C. (Retired)
January 22, 2026
Our deepest condolences to Bob´s family. Bob was a role model and a mentor to me in my early powerlifting days in the 1970s. May the Good Lord comfort his family with sweet memories until we all meet again where there will be no pain, no sorrow and no "shadow of turning".
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Phil Phillips
January 18, 2026
I was very saddened to read about Bob´s death. If I had known he was here in Gadsden I would have looked him up. I just wished that I knew more about Bob´s adult life. I remembered him in my preteen days, maybe while at UA, and when he came in the Y´s weight room and I couldn´t believe he was the same guy I knew. Oh I recognized Bob, but he had changed physically! I believed that was in late 60s or early 70s. I wished that I knew more about Bob.
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