Rev. James Delmar McGee, age 84, of Brown Ridge Road in Irvine, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Hospital following a short illness. He was born February 23, 1938, in Estill County and was the son of the late Leonard and Elzie Fox McGee. In 11th grade, he was recognized as a Golden Gloves boxer and his senior year was offered a full college basketball scholarship, but declined so he could marry his sweetheart, Nora Catherine Brinegar. He became a preacher of the gospel and pastored four churches across Richmond, Irvine and Harland, KY and Hamilton, Ohio. He later attended the Restoration Community Church. He retired from Square D Co. and Trane Co. He had also worked for the railroad and the Ravenna Police Department. He is survived by:
3 sons: James Randall (Diana) McGee Cincinnati
Timothy Lane McGee Estill Co.
Rodney Eugene McGee Covington
1 brother: Pete McGee
4 grandchildren: Ashton Stephens, Christian McGee, Sean McGee, and Cody McGee
2 great grandchildren: August and Dash Stephens
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Catherine Brinegar McGee, 1 son, Bradley Scott McGee, 2 sisters, Susie Berryman and Anita Wilcox, and 3 brothers, Junior, Eugene, and Bill McGee.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 8, 11 AM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Bonny officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Monday from 6 to 9 PM.
