Robert McGhee, Sr.

Mr. Robert McGhee Sr. was born on August 10, 4l, in Marshallville, Georgia, to the late William McGhee and Jamie Felton McGhee. He was preceded in death by his siblings Richard McGhee Sr., William McGhee, Morris McGhee, Jacquelyn Johnson, Idella McGhee, and Sam McGhee.

Robert attended Macon County Public Schools and graduated from D.F.

Douglass High School in 1966. He spent his working years as a production operative, ultimately retiring from Bird's Eye Foods in 2009.

Robert married his life companion, Sandra McGhee, on March 4, 1972. To this union, six children were born. Aricky Greene preceded him in transition.

One of Robert's greatest legacies was instilling the value of education in his children. He could often be heard telling them, "Education is the key to survival!" All of his children pursued higher education and went on to become productive members of their communities, thanks in large part to the love, guidance, and encouragement of Robert and Sandra.

Robert accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. James C.M.E. Church in Marshallville, Georgia. He remained a faithful member of the church for as long as his health allowed him to attend. He served on the Steward Board and occasionally lent his voice to the church choir.

Robert never met a stranger. He could enter a room full of people he didn't know and leave that same room full of friends. He was jovial, quick-witted, and, quite frankly, loud. He told you everything he wanted you to know and sometimes a few things you had no business knowing, but he lived without regret. If he said it, he meant it, and you simply had to deal with it. One of his most famous sayings was, "d rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not!"

Robert was fun-loving and had a trademark way of telling hilarious stories and impersonating those around him. His boisterous personality, infectious humor, and ability to make people laugh made him well-loved by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Minister McGhee; six children: Robert McGhee (Laverne); Minister Andrea McGhee; Patrick McGhee (Kendra); Morris McGhee (Kimberly McGhee (Quentin). He also leaves one brother, Charles McGhe Charlene Hargrove and Anne Clark (Marvin); grandchildren he own, Cassundra McGhee, Alfondza Lane Jr, & Mahagani MoC hee who

like one of his own; 21 grandchildren, 10 great grand children: ys a host o other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friend

                         Rest In Peace

"Your brilliance will forever echo in our hearts"