Jesse W. McGee, 65, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 8:57 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2023, at his home.
Born on June 13, 1957, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Jesse Robert and Mildred Viola (Thompson) McGee.
He is survived by his four children: Jesse (Danielle) McGee of Kahoka, Missouri, Ashley McGee of Kahoka, Missouri, Justin (Samantha Mills) McGee of Williamsburg, Iowa and Addison McGee of Hedrick, Iowa; several grandchildren; two brothers: Bobby (Wanda) McGee of Rock Springs, Wyoming and Rick (Sue) Burgees of Keokuk, Iowa; three sisters: Sally Bennett, Kimmy (Phil) Korschgen of Keokuk, Iowa and Becky (Dawn) Hurt of Monroe City, Missouri. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Kevin McGee, Danny Burgess, John Burgess and Spike Burgess; two sisters: Ellie McGee and Thelma Sherrill.
Jesse was a 1975 graduate of Keokuk High School. In 2021 he retired from Feinbergs. He was a member of GPAA. Jesse enjoyed fishing, panning for gold, mushroom hunting, camping and boating.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been establish in his memory.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.
