On Sunday, September 13, 2020, Gipsy (Gip) Dane McKee, passed away at the age of 87 with family by his side.
The baby of 10 children, Gip was born on June 23, 1933 and grew up in Albertville. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 28 years and opened Triple J Motors. He had a talent for drawing and was known for his quick wit and his love of western movies.
Gip is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Lou, his daughters, Jamie Chamblee (Mike), Janna Kim (Rich), Julie Holderfield (Brandon), his sister, Shirley Sapp, his brother, Bill McKee, his seven grandchildren, and a great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Maudie McKee, and seven siblings.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Adams Brown Funeral Home in Albertville at 2 pm, with visitation preceding from 1-2.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Albertville First Baptist Church or Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.
