William ‘Bill’ Richard McGee Sr., 86, of Huntsville, Alabama, departed on October 15, 2026. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Wood † and his loving wife of 61 years, Elfriede McGee † who he is now reunited with.
Bill is survived by his four children, Linda Dupree (Ricky †), Karen Bearden (Robert), Katherine Sutton, William McGee Jr; 8 grandchildren, Troy Allison †, Joshua Allison (Victoria), Caleb Allison, Michelle Stark (Gilbert), Brittany Stroup (Andy), Alyssa Pickett (Justin), Madison Pardue (Trace), Nathan McGee, 14 great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Ute Wolf (Marcus) of Ohio.
Bill, called Opa by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren loved having family gatherings during the holidays. At Christmas, Bill’s favorite holiday activity was playing Santa Claus for his grand and great-grandchildren. Bill was a very talented woodworker. He began making wooden toys and advanced to scroll art pictures and ornaments. Bill and is wife joined the craft show community and would set up their crafts locally and also enjoyed traveling out of town. They loved to travel together even if it was a day trip.
Bill served his country for 24 years in the Army, including four tours in Vietnam. Bill was such a kind and giving person. He never complained, he always wanted to know how you are and if you were down, he could always lift you up and make you smile. His laugh was infectious.
Visitation will be held on October 21, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Valhalla Funeral Home and Memory Gardens. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 am in the Valhalla Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joel Sims officiating. Mr. McGee will be laid to rest with his wife at Valhalla Memory Gardens. The family invites you to join them back at the funeral home for light refreshments and fellowship.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valhallafunerals.com for the McGee family.
