James Earl Kee

Mr. James Earl Kee

Mr. James Earl Kee, age 69, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born November 21, 1948, in Humboldt, TN to the late Aaron Devaughn and Dorothy Lee (Morris) Kee.

Mr. Kee was a veteran of the U.S. Army; had worked as a supervisor for the Milan Army Ammunition Plant, J. Hungerford Smith (ConAgra), and DANA Corp.; had worked and was previously co-owner of Rod's Tire in Medina before retirement. Mr. Kee served as the treasurer at Mt. Zion where he was a faithful member.

Mr. Kee was preceded in death by his parents; and son-in-law, Mike Christie.

He is survived by his wife, Kay (Chandler) Kee; son, Jimmy Kee and wife Eva; daughters, Donna Reed and husband Timmy, Rhonda Christie; brother, Roger Kee; sisters, Judy Martin and Gail McLemore; grandchildren, Jon-Daniel Boudreau, Chasity Christie, Anna Christie, Brenna Kee, Kassidy Reed, Bentlee Reed.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. Steven Fonville officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery with Military Honors.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2018, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Mt. Zion and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time.

Pallbearers to serve will be: Kenny Shaver, Ken Shaver, Steve Williams, James Moore, Billy Blackmon, Philip Blackmon.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Johnny Blackmon, Ricky Black, Larry Chandler, Anthony Williams.