Ray Everett McGee (1943-2014)

WATERVILLE – Ray Everett McGee, 70, died on Nov. 12, 2014, at home in Waterville surrounded by his family.

He was educated in local area schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1962. Ray was a retired contractor and stone mason. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. He was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles), as well as the 82nd Airborne, and he was decorated with a Purple Heart. On Dec. 2, 2012, he married Audrey A. Lewis in Waterville.

“Fibber” was full of adventure. He loved to go for long rides on his motorcycle with his wife, play Bingo, build things out of wood, go to yard sales, and go fishing.

He had a big heart that he was willing to share with those who wanted it. A true gentleman, he was a grateful and honorable man who helped many people and he will greatly be missed.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey A. (Lewis) McGee of Waterville; daughter Gina Slaughter and her children: Christopher and Raina of Buckeye, Arizona; three sisters: Marlene Wilson of Shawmut, Brenda Accola of New Egypt, N.J., and Roberta McGee; brother-in-law, Billy Wilson of Shawmut; two nephews: David Wilson of Shawmut, Mark Accola of Chicago, IL; niece, Heidi Accola of New Egypt, N.J.

He was predeceased by grandmother, Marion Kilgore and husband Ray; his father Robert and mother Audrey R. (Kilgore) McGee; sister, Marion Wilson; nephew, Stephen Wilson; and brother-in-law, Ray Accola.

A memorial service will be held on Nov. 21, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, Maine with Pastor William Lawrence officiating.

Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976