The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

John E. McKee

Commercial-News

DANVILLE ? John E. McKee, 87 productive years of life, of Danville, passed away at 4:34 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at Colonial Manor in Danville.

John was born April 10, 1925, in Fairmont, the son of Robert ?Harve? and Virginia Walters McKee.

He married Virginia F. Sims Nov. 2, 1947, in Danville. She will miss him dearly.

He also will be missed by his sons Mark McKee of Danville and Larry (Betsy) McKee of Covington, Ind.; his grandchildren, Molly and Tristan McKee and Jason (Dixie) and Lauren Enos; four step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Julie Enos; and a sister, Marjorie Ward.

John was a member of the Kickapoo Carvers Club. John liked to visit his friends every Wednesday and Saturdays at the Oakwood truck stop. He was a member of the Glaziers Union.

John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Philippines and with the Occupation Forces of Japan during World War II.

He enjoyed gardening, carving and painting. John loved more than anything to give his carvings to family and friends. John started working for P.P.G. Glass Industries for 20 years, then later worked for Bacon & Vanbuskirk. John was an expert in carpentry and building.

John was always watching the CNN news channel and loved to argue over politics with anyone. Most of all, John enjoyed his family and his grandkids, and they will miss him dearly.

A celebration of life service for John McKee will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the funeral Saturday. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be given to The Kickapoo Carvers Club.

Please join John?s family in sharing memories on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

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