Frankie Orial McGehee

REIDSVILLE, NC Frankie Orial McGehee, known to many as "Sam," of Reidsville, NC, peacefully passed away at his home at the age of 75 on July 9, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones.The family will have a memorial service in Citty Funeral Home Chapel, 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was born and lived in Rockingham County his entire life. He was the son of the late Henry W. McGehee and the late Stella Ward McGehee Flynn. He was a retired cabinetmaker and a member of the Salvation Army Church. Frank "Sam" was a champion of helping the elderly, and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and above all spending time with his beloved family. He loved the Washington Redskins, animals, and spending time at the beach. He never met a stranger and was the ultimate jokester.Survived by his wife: Jean Talley McGehee, daughters: Lisa McGehee of Greensboro and Cathy M. Hartley and husband Mark of Glen Burnie, MD, son: Christopher Todd McGehee and wife Elizabeth McGehee of Reidsville, grandchildren: Sarah Hartley, Liana Fisher, Lauren and Addie Oliver, brothers: Henry W. "Dinkie" McGehee, Jr. his wife Linda of Ruffin, Donald "Duck" McGehee of Reidsville, sister: Carolyn M. Rakes of Reidsville. He was preceded in death by his brother, Melvin McGehee.The family will see friends following the service at Citty Funeral Home, and at other times, will be at the residence. Memorials can be made to the Rockingham County Animal Shelter, 250 Cherokee Camp Rd., Reidsville, NC 27320; or Amedisys Hospice Care, 2929 Crouse Ln., Suite E, Burlington, NC 27215.Online condolences may be sent to www.cittyfh.com.