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Calvin McGhee Obituary

Calvin C. McGhee (MMCS, Ret.), 82, of Lucy Corr Village, Chesterfield, died Sunday, November 13, 2005. Mr. McGhee retired after 30 years of service to his country in the U.S. Navy, serving in World World II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Conflict. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gertrude "Scottie" McGhee. He is survived by his son, Donald Wayne McGhee of Richmond; a goddaughter, Cheryl Matchunis; two special children, Donna Waller of Powhatan and Bill Wells of Richmond; a sister, Irene Ellis and her husband, Jack, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., and where a funeral service will take place Friday at 2 p.m. Interment in Greenwood Memorial Park, Goochland. The family expresses special thanks to the Staff at Lucy Corr Village, Chesterfield.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2005.

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kenneth white

November 20, 2005

Wayne was sorry to hear about your Father. Sorry I could'nt come with Brenda to see you & Bill. You are in my thoughts and Prayers. Love Kenny

Nancy Bryant Ridgway

November 17, 2005

I was saddened to learn of Calvin's passing and wish to express my deepest sympathy. I will be unable to attend the funeral, but want you all to know that you will be in my prayers and thoughts.

James & Shirley Frazier

November 16, 2005

Our condolences to the Family. Calvin and Scotty were a tremendous asset to the U.S.S. Mansfield DD 728 Assoc. He will be missed by all. Your Shipmates

OBERTA MCDONALDSON

November 16, 2005

WAYNE & BILL, WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

MAC & OBERTA

MARGIE BROOKS

November 16, 2005

I DID NOT REALLY KNOW MR MCGHEE BUT I HAVE KNOWN WAYNE SINCE THE FIRST GRADE. MY MAIDEN NAME IS BINFORD AND WE STARTED AT FOREST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOTS OF YEARS AGO. I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS FATHER'S PASSING. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH WAYNE AND HIS FAMILY.

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