Thomas McBee

Thomas McBee, 90, of Johnstown, Ohio, formerly of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on December 9th, 2025, at Wesley Woods in New Albany, Ohio.

He was born on September 16th, 1935, to the late Spencer and Charlotte McBee.

Tom graduated from Morgantown High School in 1953. He married the love of his life, Gayle, on June 1st, 1956, at Goshen Baptist Church. Tom worked for 39 years at West Virginia University in the Pharmacology Department.

While living in Morgantown he was a member of Goshen Baptist Church and served as a deacon. After Tom retired, he and Gayle moved to Ohio to be closer to their family. There they became members of Johnstown United Methodist Church.

Tom enjoyed hunting and being outdoors, and he had many collections, his latest being walking sticks. He was an avid Johnny Cash fan, often playing his music for anyone who visited him. Fall was his favorite season, and he loved watching football. He was a big fan of the Mountaineers, Buckeyes, and Steelers! He loved to travel, especially to the Northwest. He and Gayle traveled to all 50 states. He cherished taking his family on many trips.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle, his infant son, his sister, Rosetta Mainieri, his father and mother-in-law Glenn and Pauline Smith, sister-in-law Beatrice Lyons, brothers-in-law Demie Mainieri and Elton Lyons.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Barbara McBee and Joyce (Dale) Storts. He is also survived by his granddaughters Ashley (William) O’Brien, Bethany Storts, his precious great-granddaughter Eloise Gayle, his brother Sanford (Marsha) McBee and several nieces and nephews. Tom was a devoted family man, and his granddaughters were his greatest treasure.

The family would like to thank the staff of Wesley Woods for their companionship, kindness, and care for Tom.

Calling hours will be from 1:30 until the time of service at 3:00 on Sunday, December 14th, at Newcomer Funeral Home on Dublin Granville Road. Pastor Josh Porterfield will be officiating.

Burial will take place on Monday, December 15th, at 9:45 at Maplewood Cemetery in New Albany, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Life Nazarene Church, 6000 Johnstown Road, New Albany, Ohio, 43054.