Raymond L McKee

Raymond L. McKee, 84, of Royma Rd., Corning, Ohio passed away at 12:10 A.M., Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Mt Carmel East Hospital, Columbus after a brief illness. He was born November 24, 1925 in West Manchester the son of the late Clarence and Sadie (Poffenberger) McKee. Raymond grew up on the family farm in Preble County where he worked many years with his parents, brothers, sisters, and neighbors. He served his country in the US Navy and was part of the V-12 Program and graduated from Oberlin College. He was retired from the Defense Construction Supply Center in Columbus where he had worked as a procurement supervisor. Raymond is survived by five sons and their spouses, Raymond A. (Connie) McKee of Cardington, John McKee of Dresden, Bill (Kelley) McKee of Zanesville, Bob (Jackie) McKee of Sunnyvale, California, and Tim (Cathy) McKee of Dover, New Hampshire; one sister, Vera Bruns of Richmond, Indiana; five brothers, Lowell McKee, Donald McKee, Loren (Donna) McKee all of West Alexandria, Virgil (Barbara) McKee of Columbus, and Larry McKee of Eaton; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; a special nephew, Mike McKee of Hilliard; a son-in-law, Chris Burke of Grove City and a special friend, Rick Crooks of Crooksville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Williams McKee, who died in 2002; his daughter, Margaret Burke, his son, David McKee; his grandson, Conner McKee; one sister, Mary Bergeron; and two brothers, Merrill and Mervin McKee. Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 11 at GOEBEL FUNERAL HOME, 36 N. BUCKEYE ST., CROOKSVILLE. Pastor Larry Taylor will officiate the funeral at 2:00 P.M. Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery in Portersville with full military honors. You may read the obituary and sign the Online Register Book at www.goebelfuneralhome.com