He worked for R.M. Courson for many years before retiring from Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel and was a member of Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church. O.Z. was an avid hunter and fisherman, a loving father and husband, enjoyed spending time outdoors, he loved to watch the Arkansas Razorbacks play football, and maintaining the land he grew up on. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Cornish and Elizabeth McGee.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Maxwell McGee of Star City; two daughters, Maggie McGee of Star City and Brandi Smith and husband Wade of Colorado; his mother, Mildred Boyd McGee of Star City; and his best buddy, Gunner.
Graveside services will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Long Pine Family Cemetery in Star City. There will be a visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. You can sign his guestbook page on this website.
Condolences(6)
Barry Haisty & Vicky Colvert
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 20, 2023 Dear Beth Ann & family,Barry & I want to express our deepest sympathies & are praying fervently & w/o ceasing for our Heavenly Father God to comfort you in your season of grief. May He surround you w/ His peace in knowing that O.Z. is now w/ Him in his Immortal Home & is resting high on that mountain b/c of his faith by grace in our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. So, it’s not goodbye, but rather “I’ll see you in a little while.” All our 💕 to you , dear friend.
Vada Carr Fowler
Mountain Pine, AR Friday, August 18, 2023 Prayers of comfort for you all.Karen Withers
Monticello, AR Friday, August 18, 2023 Beth, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for comfort in the coming days for you and your family.Karen Withers
Richard and Amy Courson
Southaven, MS Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Beth and Maggie, the both of you are in our thoughts and prayers. O.Z. was a great mentor and friend to Richard for many years. With his vast knowledge and skills, he helped shape Richard into who he is today and for that we will always be grateful. We love you and will continue to lift you up in prayer. Richard and AmyAnn Curry
Angleton, TX Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Beth: I was sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Jamie and me are thinking of you and Maggie at this time.Debra Glover
STAR CITY, AR Tuesday, August 15, 2023 So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you!