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Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Carl E. McGee, Sr., 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Niagara Hospice. Carl was born on September 27, 1930 in Detroit, MI. He was the son of the late Jesse U. McGee, Sr. and Josephine McGee. He graduated from LaSalle Jr./Sr. High School in 1949. Carl married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Anne (Dobie) McGee on November 10, 1951 at the First Christian Church in Niagara Falls, NY.

Carl worked for Carborundum for five years, Airco Speer for 23 years and for Niagara County, where he operated the print shop, until he retired in 1996. He also ran his own printing business for over 55 years.

He was a member of Niagara River Lodge #785 F&AM who honored him with the Dedicated Service Award in May of this year. He was also a member of Niagara Chapter 200 Royal Arch Masons and was the present Commander of Niagara Commandery #64. Carl and his wife were also active members of Flager Chapter #355 OES, where he had been Patron 13 times and was a past Grand Officer for the State of NY. Carl belonged to Lockport Court #145, Order of the Amaranth and was Past Grand Royal Patron in 1999-2000 for the State of NY. He was also a longtime member of the LaSalle Sportsmen's Club.

In addition to his wife of 59 years, Carl is survived by three children: son, James (Dawn) McGee, Sr.; daughter, Melodie (McGee) Stein; and son, Robert (Carole) McGee. He was predeceased by his son, Carl E. McGee, Jr., who died in 1978 while serving in the US Air Force in Korea.

Carl was the proud grandfather of Heather McGee, Chrystal Cloud, Faith Dyal, James McGee, Jr., Caitlin McGee, Jon McGee, Kevin McGee, Jennifer McGee and Robert McGee. Carl was also proud to be grandpa to 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Jesse U. McGee, Jr.; his brother-in-law, Alfred Hewitt; and his daughter-in-law, Charlotte McGee; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Welford McGee and sister, Lola Hewitt.

There will be no prior visitation as Mr. McGee's body was donated to the Anatomical Gift Program at the University of Buffalo.

Niagara River Lodge #785 will hold a Masonic Service at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 2, 2011 that will be followed at 2:30 PM by a Celebration of Life Service at the United Baptist Christian Church, 4800 Creek Rd., Lewiston, NY, with the Rev. Bette Bond officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094, or to United Baptist-Christian Church, 4800 Creek Rd., Lewiston, NY 14092.

Carl married DOBIE, Phyllis Anne on 10 Nov 1951 in First Christian Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Phyllis (daughter of DOBIE, Harry A and Sephora) was born on 31 Aug 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Jul 2012 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/12/1951

ENGAGED-Mr. and Mrs. Harry
A. Dobie, Fifty-seventh street, announce
the engagement of their
daughter, Phyllis Anne, to Mr.
Carl E. McGee, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jesse U. McGee, Military
road.
The wedding will take place in
November.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 11/15/1951

A lovely fall wedding was solemn-
ized at the First Christian church
Saturday when Miss Phyllis Anne
Dobie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry A. Dobie, 197 Fifty-seventh
street, became the bride of Mr. Carl
Edward McGee, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Jesse U. McGee, Town of Niagara.
The Rev. Jesse J. Simoson officiated
at the double-ring ceremony.
The church was tastefully decorated
with palms and white and yellow
mums. Large candelabra provided
soft light for the service.
The musical setting was provided
by Mr. Samuel Williams, cousin of
the bride, wht sang. "At Dawning"
and "I Love You Truly," before the.
service and "The Lord's Prayer"
during the ceremony. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Margaret Lloyd
Williams, also a cousin of the bride,
at the organ.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her father, was attired in
a gown of candlelight satin made
on princess lines with a panel of fine
lace starting at the shoulders and
tapering down the skirt. The long
sleeves were edged with matching
lace and the full skirt fell in grace-,
ful lines to the floor, extending into
a cathedral length train. Her veil
of finest illusion edged in satin to
match the gown fell gracefully from
a bonnet-like crown of Chantilly lace
trimmed with seed pearls. She carried
a white prayer book and white
orchids.
The maid of honor, Miss Mary
Lou Bcrns, wore a gown of aqua
satin with a net over' skirt and a
matching picture hat. She carried a
cascade bouquet of white and bronze
baby mums.
Miss Janice Faith Lamb, bridesmaid,
was dressed similarly in yellow
and carried a yellow and orchid
cascade bouquet. Miss Estelle Davis,
bridesmaid, was in orchid.
The junior bridesmaid, Miss Carol
Englert, niece of the bride, wore a
baby blue gown of taffeta and a capstyle-
bonnet to match. She carried
a colonial bouquet of baby mums.
The flower girl, Margie Hewitt, niece
of the bridegroom, wore a coral pink
organdy floor-length gown and a
matching bonnet. She carried a
colonial bouquet.
John Menkcna, cousin of the bride
and ring bearer, carried
on a white satin pillow.
Mr. Charles Carrier'was the best
man. Mr. James Dobie, brother of
the bride, and Mr. W'elfred McGee,
brother of the bridegroom, were the
ushers.
The bride's mother chose a floorlength
gown of jade green satin in
an off-the-shoulder style with a jade
lace jacket. She wore white acces-
sories and her corsage was of baby
mums and roses.
The bridegroom's mother Vore a
floor-length gown of raspberry shade
with black accessories and a corsage
of baby mums and roses.
The bride's grandmother, Mrs. Lillian
Lloyd, wore a black crepe gown
with a Chantilly-type lace yoke over
pink taffeta with matching accessories.
Her corsage was of roses and
baby mums.
After the ceremony, the reception
was held in the church parlors for
300 guests. The room was decorated
with baskets of mums and roses with
white .wedding bells and streamers.
The hostess table was decorated with
flowers and candles and centered with
a three-tier wedding cake.
For the honeymoon trip to Canada,
the bride wore a dress of gray and
lavender wool, with a lavender top
and a cape like jacket, her accessories
were of gray suede and her
corsage was white orchids.
The young couple will be at the
bride's home until November 26,
when they will leave for Denver
where they will make their home.

1. MCGEE, James
2. MCGEE, Carl E died in 1978 in Korea.
3. MCGEE, Melodie
4. MCGEE, Robert

Jesse married WALLEY, Josephine E on 26 Aug 1919 in Oakwood, MO. Josephine (daughter of WALLEY, James W and Martha J) was born about 1902 in Hannibal, MO; died on 9 Nov 1993 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Acacia Park Cemetery, Town of Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/26/1969

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse U.
McGee Sr., 7941 First Ave.,
Town of Niagara, were
honored Sunday when more
than 200 guests attended a
buffet reception marking their
50th w e d d i n g anniversary.
The reception was held at
First Christian Church Social
Hall.
The former Josephine (Molley)
Wally and Mr. McGee
were married Aug. 26, 1919
in Oakwood, Mo. T h ey
moved to Niagara Falls in
1942 and Mr. McGee worked
in the Niagara Falls Gazette
pressroom until his retirement
in 1962.
Mr. and Mrs. McGee have
four children, Mrs. Alfred
(Lola May) Hewitt, Jesse
McGee Jr., and Carl Edward
McGee, this city; and Welford
McGee, Amarillo, Tex.; 16
grandchildren and 3 greatg
r a n d c h i l d r e n . Three
grandchildren, Cindy, Cheryl
and Steven McGee, Amarillo,
entertained at the reception.

James married Martha J about 1886. Martha was born about 1866 in MO; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]