MCGHEE, James Gregory
1946 - 2010 (64 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. MCGHEE, James Gregory was born on 21 May 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (son of MCGHEE, John Nelson and TRACEY, Margaret L); died on 7 Aug 2010 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Notes:
Niagara Gazette
BUFFALO — (Lewiston) - James G. McGhee, age 64, of Lewiston, died Saturday, August 7, 2010, in Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo.
James was born May 21, 1946, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late John N. and Margaret (Tracy) McGhee. He attended local schools and graduated in 1964 from Wilson High School. James served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. He married Louise (Placek) McGhee on August 15, 1970 at St. Stanislaus RC Church, in Niagara Falls.
He worked in maintenance and chemical operations for Harrison Radiator, Hysen Supplies, Montgomery Ward, Dupont, Safety Kleen and the Bartech Group at Detroit Edison, MI, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his friends and family, and traveling with his wife. He also spent time building homes for his son and daughter. James was a past commander and member of American Legion O. Leo Curtiss Post #830 in Ransomville.
In addition to his wife, Louise, he is survived by a son, Brett W. (Stephanie) McGhee of Newfane; a daughter, Traci A. (Dave) Wayda of Youngstown; his grandchildren, Taylor, Cameron, Jensen and Morgan McGhee, all of Newfane, and Tori Wayda of Youngstown; a brother, John N. McGhee, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 10 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas Moran officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Oakland Rural Cemetery, Youngstown. Memorials may be made to Camp Good Days & Special Times, 2440 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.James married PLACEK, Louise M on 15 Aug 1970 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
2. MCGHEE, John Nelson was born in Kirkfield Bank, Scotland. John + TRACEY, Margaret L. Margaret (daughter of TRACEY, Charles S and Agatha R) was born on 3 Feb 1920 in New York; died on 28 Dec 1997 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. TRACEY, Margaret L was born on 3 Feb 1920 in New York (daughter of TRACEY, Charles S and Agatha R); died on 28 Dec 1997 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Children:
- 1. MCGHEE, James Gregory was born on 21 May 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Aug 2010 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY.
- MCGHEE, John Nelson
Generation: 3
6. TRACEY, Charles S was born about 1886 in MD; and died. Charles married Agatha R about 1911. Agatha was born about 1890 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Agatha R was born about 1890 in Canada; and died. Children:
- TRACEY, Charles B was born on 16 May 1912 in New York; died on 13 Aug 1992 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
- TRACEY, Howard V was born about 1914 in New York; died on 13 Jun 1965 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
- TRACEY, John H was born on 17 Jul 1917 in New York; died in Jan 1976 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
- 3. TRACEY, Margaret L was born on 3 Feb 1920 in New York; died on 28 Dec 1997 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY.
- TRACEY, Dorothy R was born on 26 Mar 1922 in New York; died in Dec 1986 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.