George McGee

George Robinson McGee, son of the late Susie McGee and Arthur McGee, was born on April 2, 1928 in Greenwood, South Carolina. After a lengthy illness, he departed this life on Friday, April 17, 2009. He was married to Vertdee McGee who preceded him in death.George attended school in Baltimore, graduating from Carver Vocational Technical High School in Baltimore, graduating from Carver Vocational Technical High School with a certificate in Tailoring. In high school, George became interested in boxing and joined the high school boxing team. After high school, he won several boxing championships and titles including the Golden Gloves award. As a result of his victories in the South Atlantic AAU, he was selected as a member of the United States amateur boxing team and competed in the international bouts on a tour of France, England, and Ireland.In 1946 he enlisted in the United States Army serving until 1949. A year later, 1950, he reenlisted, his service ending in 1967. During his army career he was assigned duty in North Korea and Vietnam. In 1953, he received a Purple Heart for his wounds received in action in North Korea. He received Army Commendation Medals for services a Platoon Sergeant E7 in 1965 and as Sergeant First Class in 1967. Upon being honorably discharged from the Army, George worked for the United States Government State Office as Head of Security until his retirement.A man of strength, friendly and giving, George loved sports, particularly boxing. He enjoyed traveling and walking. He often attended church and church functions with his sister, Lillie.For the last two years he has been living in the Hope and Happiness Assisted Living where Prochella Stokes and her staff cared for him.He leaves to mourn: close loving sister Lillie Ervin and sister Maime Street; brother-in-law, Andrew Ervin; four nephews, devoted nephew Gregory “Poochie” Page (wife, Sheree), Arthur Wendell Page, Jr. (wife, Anissa), Stephen Page, and Rodney Higgins (wife, Denitra); two grand-nieces, Sharahn Page and Monica Page; a grand-nephew, Sean Page; cousins, Pat, Eleanor and Thomas of Philadelphia, Pa.; other relatives and friends.

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George McGee

April 2, 1928 - April 17, 2009