Garey McKee's obituary , Passed away on April 5, 2022 in Benton, Illinois

Garey McKee

April 27, 1937 - April 5, 2022 (84 years old)

Benton, Illinois

Garey McKee's obituary , Passed away on April 5, 2022 in Benton, Illinois

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Leffler Funeral Home LLC

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Garey McKee

April 27, 1937 - April 5, 2022 (84 years old)

Benton, Illinois

Garey McKee Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Garey McKee of Benton, Illinois, born in Columbia, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 84, on April 5, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert F. McKee and Helen McKee (Shackleford); his former wife Anita Cecilia Dickson; his wife Sharon Parkhill (West); and his sister Dorothy Tracy.

He is survived by: his children, Heathir McKee of Enumclaw, Dierdre McKee of Philadelphia, Jason McKee of Townsend and Garey McKee of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; his grandchildren, Jeffrey Donahe, Anita Donahe, Sean Moran, Nathan Davis, Dustin Parkhill, Brandy Trogolo and Andy Johnson; his great grandchildren, Serenity Parkhill, Adrien Parkhill, Kennedy Parkhill, Brecken Johnson, Forrest Johnson, Hattie Parkhill, Brooklyn Parkhill, Avey Parkhill, Carley Schmidt, Megan Davis and Tobias Davis; his stepbrother Donald Cunningham of Booneville, Missouri.; and also, Danny Parkhill (Tammy) of Benton and Jennifer Keener (Jeff) of Benton.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Benton, 201 South Main Street, Benton, Illinois 62812; and will be accepted at the services, or can be mailed to Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leffler Funeral Home LLC



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Apr 11

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First Baptist Church
201 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812

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Apr 11

Funeral service

First Baptist Church
201 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812

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Apr 11

Burial

Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery
12474 Oddfellow Ln, Benton, IL 62812

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