Coy Gerald McKee
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Coy Gerald McKee
Age 86, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away April 20th, 2020 at his home. He was born February 25th, 1934 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Garland and Florence (Kilgore) McKee.
Coy was a veteran who served in Germany from 1955-1957. He returned home to his beautiful wife Della and achieved his degree at Okmulgee Tech and pursued his career as an electrician. He was a master electrician and member IBEW, local 700 for 50 years. He also was a devoted cattle and chicken farmer. He always saw the good in everyone and was a leader in the community. Including Illinois Chapel Church, where he served as deacon, Sunday school and music leader. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and studied the scripture diligently. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Jerry McKee and two sisters Willene Self and Helen Littleton.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years Della (Smith) McKee; one son Dewain McKee and his wife Leann of Farmington, Arkansas; one daughter Karla Gray and her husband Bill of Bryant, Arkansas; one sister Maralea Eames of Jenks, Oklahoma; five Grandchildren: Travis McKee, Whitney (Marcus) McCash, Brooke (Clint) Bagley, Matthew (Sara) Gray, Megan (Seth) Alkire, and 7 great grandchildren.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the family will hold a private funeral service but you may view online at www.luginbuel.com on Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. There will be a graveside service on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Illinois Chapel Cemetery where you are encouraged to exercise social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to Illinois Chapel Church c/o Paul Pace P.O. Box 123 Lincoln, Arkansas 72744
Age 86, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away April 20th, 2020 at his home. He was born February 25th, 1934 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Garland and Florence (Kilgore) McKee.
Coy was a veteran who served in Germany from 1955-1957. He returned home to his beautiful wife Della and achieved his degree at Okmulgee Tech and pursued his career as an electrician. He was a master electrician and member IBEW, local 700 for 50 years. He also was a devoted cattle and chicken farmer. He always saw the good in everyone and was a leader in the community. Including Illinois Chapel Church, where he served as deacon, Sunday school and music leader. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and studied the scripture diligently. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Jerry McKee and two sisters Willene Self and Helen Littleton.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years Della (Smith) McKee; one son Dewain McKee and his wife Leann of Farmington, Arkansas; one daughter Karla Gray and her husband Bill of Bryant, Arkansas; one sister Maralea Eames of Jenks, Oklahoma; five Grandchildren: Travis McKee, Whitney (Marcus) McCash, Brooke (Clint) Bagley, Matthew (Sara) Gray, Megan (Seth) Alkire, and 7 great grandchildren.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the family will hold a private funeral service but you may view online at www.luginbuel.com on Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. There will be a graveside service on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Illinois Chapel Cemetery where you are encouraged to exercise social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to Illinois Chapel Church c/o Paul Pace P.O. Box 123 Lincoln, Arkansas 72744
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Family will hold a private funeral service that you may view by clicking on the blue link "Watch Live" at 10:00 a.m. You may attend the graveside service at 11:30 a.m., practicing Social Distancing please.
Visitation
4:00 pm
Open viewing at Luginbuel Funeral Home
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 25, 1934
Apr 20, 2020
86
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Tributes
Be at peace Coy. I will always remember Coy as an upbeat sweet and happy guy. He and Della were perfect for each other and I think they had a happy life with each other and with their family.
Brenda Robertson (Shereen) - Married to my second cousin
Our thoughts & prayers are with the McKees - Della, Dewayne, Karla & families - during this extremely hard time. We can rejoice that heaven holds the reward & happy reunions! Y’all are on our hearts today. - the Beal family
Connie (Beal) Miller - friends
Coy and Della,
You both have impacted so many lives, I could never repay you for the encouragement, love and support you have shown me over the years. What you offered to so many is priceless. You helped me to have strength when I didn’t think I could keep going. You encouraged me when I felt so beaten up by the world. You both are truly a gift from God to the world, you gave so much without expecting anything in return. You will be so missed!
Gwen Brown - friend
I’m going to miss you greatly, even though we didn’t see each other a great amount in recent years!
We were Classmates from first grade at Illinois Chapel through graduation at Prairie Grove High!
I especially appreciate your leadership and hard work in keeping Illinois Chapel Church and Cemetery alive!
RIP, my friend and we will see you in the Rapture!
Bill Ramsey - Friend and Classmate
We are both sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bill & Barbara Griscom - Friends
My sympathy to the family of Coy, a very sweet and friendly gentleman. I always enjoyed time spent with Coy and Della. My parents thought a lot of the McKees. God bless your family.
Carolyn Latta Bartholomew - Friend
We have been close neighbors for many years. I remember Coy as a prime example of a hard working man caring for his family and farm. My best memory of Coy,is when he and his family would be hauling hay by my house in the summer. I'm also remembering his example of a good Christian man and his great love for the Lord. He was an outstanding member of the community and will always be remembered!
Juanita Davenport - Neighbor & Friend
Our deepest sympathy for you Della and your family. We have thought of you both often the last few years. And I'm sorry we won't be able to be there. But know our prayers for you and your family will be at this time. Love you!
Bill & Corinne Bennett - Friends
we are so sorry to hear about coy we haven't kept in touch like we should have but we still love your family remember when we were kids and come to your house anyway our prayers are with you and your family
austina brammer arlene burkhart - friend
So sorry to hear of Coy's passing. I pray for the Lord to comfort and hold you close during this difficult time of loss. Always keep your memories alive. Coy will be watching and smiling down from Heaven.
Debra Brown (Blakemore) - Neighbor and Friend
Dewain, Leann and the McKee family. Were so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Dewain when your on that tractor this summer, remember he's watching so you better be talking to him, cause he's going to tell you how to do it. God made a Farmer. God bless you. Danny & Cindy
Danny Villines & Cindy Duncan - Friends
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Family will hold a private funeral service that you may view by clicking on the blue link "Watch Live" at 10:00 a.m. You may attend the graveside service at 11:30 a.m., practicing Social Distancing please.
Visitation
4:00 pm
Open viewing at Luginbuel Funeral Home
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 25, 1934
Apr 20, 2020
86
Documents