He retired as a station attendant from the Arkansas Highway Department, a United States Army Veteran of World War II and a member of Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors enjoying gardening, hunting and fishing. Alongside with his wife, they raised almost everything they ate. He was a hard worker, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters; his daughter, Elizabeth McGee Burr; and one grandson, T. A. Cornish.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Mildred Boyd McGee of Star City; one son, O. Z. McGee, Jr. and wife Beth of Star City; one daughter, Mary Cornish and husband Tommy of Warren; one grandson, Josh McGee and wife Erin; three granddaughters, Courtney Wallace and husband Jonathan, Maggie McGee and Brandi Smith and husband Wade; and three great-grandchildren, Cohen, Chloe and Sabrina, and a great great grandson Noah.
Due to Covid-19, a private family graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Long Pine Family Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(11)
Jeri Taylor
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 29, 2020 O.Z., Beth & Maggie, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers.Mary Donaldson
Star City, AR Wednesday, April 29, 2020 I'm so sorry Ms Mildred - If there is anything I can do for you please let me know - Mary @ ShelterPatricia Abbott
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Remembering your family during this difficult time.Sandra and Mike McManus
Monticello, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.Van & Sue Temple
Star City, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 So sorry for your lost 💔🙏 prayers for you. Love you and your family God Bless you All . Van & SueWayne & Lummye
, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 We are sorry for your loss.Bobby Beard
Star City, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 Mildred l’m sorry to hear of OZ’ passing. God blessJoann McGee
Star City, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 I am so sorry about the loss of Mr. O Z . May God bless each of you as only he can.Love each of you!
Debbie & Gary Glover
Star City, AR Sunday, April 26, 2020 So sorry to hear about Mr. O.Z. Prayers for the family.Tommy Lawhon
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, April 26, 2020 Prayers for your familyDebbie Riley
Star City, AR Sunday, April 26, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping all the family in my prayers.May God give you comfort as only He can.
Debbie Riley