William McGee

William E. "Bill" McGee, 83, of Groves died Wednesday, August 4, 2010. He was born on December 3, 1926 in New Boston, Texas to Willie Earl McGee and Daisy Jones McGee. Bill was a resident of Groves and Wildwood, Texas for 47 years. After working 23 years as a Maintenance Supervisor for Dupont in Beaumont, he retired and went into business for himself founding McGee Trucking Company. Bill was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, having served aboard the USS J. Franklin Bell. Bill was also an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and brilliant craftsman who loved spending his free time at McGee Ranch. Bill was a loving husband, extraordinary father, devoted grandfather and beloved great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Ryan William McGee, and two sisters, Jessie Mary and Juanita. A Mass of Christian Burial will be recited Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur with Reverend J.C. Coon officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, August 6, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maxine McGee, whom he wed on January 1, 1950, and their six children. His three daughters are Paula Wilson and husband Miles of Pearland, TX, Lisa McLaughlin and husband Kyle of Deer Park, TX, and Stacey McGee-Petty and husband Bob Petty of Austin, TX. His three sons are Mike McGee and wife Shannon of Bridge City, TX, Patrick McGee and wife Cassandra of Sugarland, TX, and Craig McGee and wife Melanie of Nederland, TX. He is also survived by two sisters Dashielle Kiersey of Denton, TX and Linda Roberts of Wichita Falls, TX. His grandchildren include Court Wilson, Amber Macneish, Michelle Tuhowski, Kayla McGee, Ariel Bush, Jenna Bush, Sean McGee, Trevor McGee, Tara McGee, Kelly Goff, Meagan McLaughlin, Logan McLaughlin, Jessica Pardue, Matt McGee, Rachel McGee, and Maggie McGee; great grandchildren are Mackeon, Holden, and Esmae Sue Macneish. Friends wishing to send condolences may visit our website at www.levingstonfuneralhome.com