Wilburn C. McGehee's Obituary
Wilburn C. McGehee Jr. 53 of Decatur died Wednesday January 28, 2009 in his home.
Funeral service will be 7:00 pm Tuesday February 3, 2009 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Rev Lawrence Flaugher officiating. Visitation will be 5:00- 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Private family burial will be Wednesday in Point Pleasant Cemetery.
Wilburn was born on September 21, 1955 in Scott AFB, IL the son of Wilburn C. and Alma Thompson McGehee Sr. He worked for Firestone in final inspection. He was an honorable member of Local 713 USW. He was loyal to his union during the 94-95 strike and did not pass the picket line. He married Patrice Meyer on August 4, 1978 in Decatur.
Surviving are his wife Patrice; son, Jonathon A. McGehee Nancy of Decatur; daughter, Amanda C. Risley Danny of Decatur; grandson, Benjamin J. Primeaux of Decatur; brothers, Fred Thompson Patricia of Milmine; Robert M. McGehee of Enfield; step-mother, Helen McGehee of Enfield; Henry H. McGehee his boxer; Shorty L. McGehee his Boston Terrier; and Stumpy McGehee his Siamese Cat.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandchildren, Lindsey Riley McGehee and Katrina Anne McGehee.
The family of Wilburn C. McGehee Jr. is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur.
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