Christopher James McGee

2009 - 2024

Christopher James McGee
Litchfield - Christopher James McGee, 15, of Litchfield, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Wood River, IL. He was born April 15, 2009, a son of Jeffrey Daniel (J.D.) McGee and Savannah Jean Stewart. Christopher was a Sophomore at Litchfield High School, where he played trumpet in the LHS band, jazz and marching band, ran cross country and track, as well as being a member of the trap shooting team where he went to State and qualified for the Nationals. Christopher had a special bond with his teammates and coaches. Over the years he was involved in many extra-curricular activities including scholastic bowl, student council, and the virtuous life club. Christopher enjoyed walking and listening to music, playing with his siblings, hanging out with his friends, fishing and being outdoors. Christopher thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandparents. He spent time outdoors at his Grandma Teresa's property, and gardening with his Grandpa Jim. Christopher had attended Zion Lutheran School where he participated in track and handbells. Christopher was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield where he made his Confirmation.
Christopher is survived by:
His father, J.D. McGee of Wood River, IL
His mother, Savannah (Mat) Boston of Litchfield
His brother, Luca Boston of Litchfield
His sisters, Aubrie Boston and Evelyn Boston of Litchfield
Paternal grandparents, Teresa (John) Depper and Jeff McGee, all of Wood River, IL
Paternal great-grandparents, Mickey McGee of Fosterburg, IL and Martha Warren of Wood River, IL
Maternal grandparents, Sheri (Greg) Nantkes of Navarre, FL
Maternal great-grandparents, Pat (Sharon) Maxin of Navarre, FL
Step grandparents Jim and Peggy Boston of Mt. Olive, IL
Aunts and uncles, Ashley & Bryan Drake, Kim Warren, Tim Warren, and Kyle Nantkes of Key West, FL
Step uncle and aunt, Paul & Carla Boston of California, and Catie & Todd Taylor of Springfield, IL
Christopher was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James W. Stewart.
Funeral services for Christopher will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Rev. Fred Kraemer, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield.
The family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran School, Litchfield High School c/o Band Program, or Litchfield High School Sports Boosters.
Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.