Booker T. McGee, Jr.

Booker T. McGee, Jr. 75 of Centralia passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Nature Trail Healthcare Center in Mt. Vernon. Mr. McGee was born November 4, 1937 in Lambert, MS son of Booker T. McGee, Sr. and Emma (Jones) McGee. He married Carlos (Brown) McGee in August of 1968 and they later divorced and she preceded him in death on July 23, 2010. Mr. McGee is survived by three sons: Jeff Lawson of Milwaukee, WI, Jerome Lawson of Minnesota, and Booker McGee and wife Patricia of Justice, IL; three daughters: Sally Rentmeister and husband Wayne of FL, Willette Firley of Milwaukee, WI and Betty McGee of Milwaukee, WI;; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one sister Mae Bell (McGee) Pulley of Centralia; special friend Lillie Barker of Racine, WI; aunt Alberta Worthy of California; one uncle Dallas Wills of Centerville; nieces Freda McGee-Stewart, Janet McGee, Diane McGee-Pester, Anthonette McGee,-Stowder, Robin McGee, Clarice McGee, Mamie Berkley, Karen Nichols, Joyce King, Joan Webster, Linda Webster, Shalonda Webster, and Roselyn Thornbor; nephews Robert Fleming, Roy McGee, Paul McGee, Dennis McGee, Eddie McGee, Calvin McGee, Anthony McGee, Charles McGee, Fredrick Webster, Shelton McGee and Kerry Pulley;, one brother-in-law Hamp Webster of Centralia, one sister-in-law Felicia McGee of Mt. Vernon, and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. McGee was the owner of a Standard Station in Milwaukee and he worked as a Mechanic. He also was a welder for the American Motors Corporation and later retired. Mr. McGee was of the Baptist Faith. He was a member of the Mason’s. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Funeral Services for Booker T. McGee, Jr. will be held Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor Ronald Johnson officiating. Burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday November 23, at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be received at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Booker T. McGee, Jr.

November 4, 1937 - November 17, 2012