Oral C McGee

February 22, 1949 - January 18, 2017

Oral C. McGee 67 of Mc Curtain, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Washington Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born February 22, 1949 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Perry and Nettie (Scraper) McGee. Oral’s faith in God guided him throughout his life, recalling several times that only God could have saved and protected him. While in the Navy serving on the USS Forrestal for four years, he would see the world. He would never marry but would always have a niece or nephew to share a life lesson with. He was an avid photographer, always loving to be behind the lens instead of in front of it. Oral is survived by Charles McGee of Lower Burrell, PA., Denver McGee of Highfill, Arkansas, Edward McGee of Keystone, SD., Hattie Hendrix of New York, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews. Oral is preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Nettie McGee; his brother, Jackie McGee; his sister, Annabell Thompson. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Miners Cemetery at McCurtain with Reverend John Bates officiating. Pallbearers include Jason McGee, Aaron Hendrix, Denver McGee, Edward McGee. Burial will follow immediately under the direction of King & Shearwood of Stigler.