Samuel E. McKee's Obituary
Samuel E. McKee, 84, of Decatur, IL passed away January 21, 2019 at Imboden Creek Living Center.
Sam was born September 29, 1934 in Tampa, FL.
He married Martha Hartwell on July 26, 1958 and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage together. He was a veteran of the US Army and a graduate of Purdue University. He was employed by Fabricon in Wyandotte, MI and AE Staley as a research chemist.
Sam was a member of First United Methodist Church of Decatur, IL and Disabled Veterans Association. He collected short wave radios and was a weather enthusiast.
Surviving are his wife, Martha; children, Steven McKee (Susan) of Macon, IL, Sheryl DeBarr (Joe) of Champaign, IL; grandchildren, Megan Waters (Kyle), Austin Smith, Joshua Eli McKee (Amanda), Courtney Kerfoot (Ben), Alisha Grimes, Tabian Trueblood; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Dawn Smith.
Memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at Graceland Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials: First United Methodist Church, Decatur, IL.
Condolences may be left to Sam’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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