Charles Eugene “Gene” McGee, age 91 of Decherd, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 24, 1932, to the late Ezera and Ruth Ann (Mann) McGee. Gene served his country in the United States Air Force before attending Sanford University and receiving Masters and Doctorate degrees from Duke University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Before his retirement, he was a research forester for the United States Forestry Service. He served on the Franklin County Industrial Board and Decherd Planning Commission. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hiking, as well as playing golf. One of his fondest memories was having attended the 2015 Honor Flight with fellow veterans of the armed services. He attended Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Gene is survived by his wife of over sixty-six years, Joann McGee; son, Rev. Randall (Jane Ann) McGee of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Ann McGee (Derrick) Nelson of Burlington, Vermont; granddaughter, Sarah Catherine Nelson of Boston, Massachusetts; and sister, Faye (Gene) Franklin of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 pm in the Moore-Cortner Chapel with Dr. Rev. Michael Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Garner with military honors bestowed. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
