Obituary for Kenneth McKee
Ponca City Now - July 20, 2020 4:34 pm
Kenneth Eugene McKee
February 23, 1926 ~ July 20, 2020 (age 94)
Kenneth McKee, 94, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 20, 2020. He entered this world on February 23, 1926 in Lawton, OK, born to Raleigh Eugene McKee and Mary Lavada Sims McKee.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Michael McKee his son officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Grace Memorial Chapel with arrangements in care of Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City.
Kenneth attended school in Lawton, and he served a tour of duty in the United States Army from1944 to 1946. He met the love of his life Wanda Wilkison and they were married May 15, 1947, in Lawton, OK. Kenneth came to Ponca City and went to work for Carbon Black, and he retired after over 20 years of service. Kenneth then took up Carpentry, and he built home in Tuttle Oklahoma for a time. He also worked part-time for Sears. During his spare time Kenneth enjoyed reading, fishing and wood working.
He is survived by his son; Dr. Michael McKee of Tulsa, OK 2 daughters; Pam Platt and Mary Davis both of Ponca City, OK Kenneth is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife Wanda of 70 years, 1 daughter; Sara Posey, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Online guest registry is available at www.gracememorialchapel.net