Roy McGee, 88, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, September 10, 2007, at his home in Columbus.

The funeral service will be Thursday, September 13, 1:30 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Columbus with Rev. Richard Holmen officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery with military honors by the military honors by The American Legion Honor Guard, Hartman Post 84. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 1:15 P.M. Memorials are the donors choice.

Roy McGee was born May 14, 1919 in Sargent, Nebraska, to Hiram and Addie (Decker) McGee. He attended schools in Knox County, Nebraska. On June 22, 1944, Roy enlisted into the US Army, serving during WWII. He was honorably discharged on June 6, 1946, after receiving the Good Conduct Medal, the WWII Victory Ribbon, the Purple Heart , and the Bronze Star. Roy married Thelma Harden on December 28, 1946 in Storm Lake, Iowa. They farmed in Cherokee County, Iowa, for several years before moving to Columbus, Nebraska, in 1957. Roy worked for Fleischer Manufacturing as a design engineer for 28 years. During his retirement, Roy enjoyed traveling, doing volunteer work at the church, and helping his children. He enjoyed being the family "handyman", and could fix just about anything. Roy was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, and the First Baptist Church.

Roy is survived by:
Wife - Thelma McGee of Columbus, NE
Son - Doug (EmmaRose) McGee of Brainard, NE
Daughter - Sherryl (Ted) Heibel of Columbus, NE
Son - Alan (Pat) McGee of Bettendorf, IA
Grandchildren - Art ( Jamie) Heibel, Greg (Leslieanne) Heibel, Bradley McGee, Tom McGee, Lisa McGee, and Katie McGee
Great Grandchildren - HaiLee Heibel and Clayton Heibel
Brother - Clint McGee of Berlin, WI
Brother - Keith McGee of Peterson, IA
Sister - Linda Linder of Aurora, NE
Sister-in-law - Eva McGee of Neligh, NE
Sister-in-law - Eva McGee of Bridgeport, NE

Roy was preceded in death by:
Parents - Hiram and Addie McGee
Brothers - Earl, Burt, Clyde, Ben, Merle and Paul McGee
Sisters - Elsie Williams, Martha Smith, and Mary Slagle

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SERVICE FOLDER

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall
not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures; He leadeth
me beside the still waters. He
restoreth my soul; He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort
me; Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.



In Memory Of

Roy McGee

Born
Wednesday, May 14, 1919
Sargent, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Monday, September 10, 2007
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Thursday, September 13, 2007 1:30 PM
First Baptist Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiating
Rev. Richard Holmen

Music
Marilyn Nolan - Organist
Ginger Moon - Pianist
First Baptist Choir
"Amazing Grace"
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
Congregational Hymn
"How Great Thou Art"

Casket Bearers
Art Heibel Lisa McGee
Tom McGee Katie McGee
Greg Heibel Bradley McGee

Honorary Bearers
HaiLee Heibel Clayton Heibel

Interment With Military Honors
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska
The American Legion Honor Guard Hartman Post 84