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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]

Family/Spouse: Dawn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STEIN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCEVOY, Ashton. Ashton (son of MCEVOY, Ashton C and GLOVER, Joyce) was born on 18 Sep 1944 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Dec 2022 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Carole. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Trecia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joni. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NEADOW, Chris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]