Thomas R. McKee, 71, passed away surrounded in the love of his children on Saturday January 2, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth.
Lifetime Marshall County resident, Tom was born in Plymouth, Indiana on April 7, 1949 to Forest and Mary (Millea) McKee. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1967.
He was an over-the-road cross-country truck driver for many years. He most recently drove for Diggers Specialty before his retirement in 2012.
Tom loved trains and collecting train models, as well as car and truck toy models. He was a proud member of the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. Tom was the person you always wanted on your team for Trivial Pursuit, as he was well knowledgeable in various history topics. He enjoyed his car rides and had a sweet tooth for Vanilla Wafers and baked treats. He was a jokester.
Tom is survived by his children: Patrick (Jennifer) McKee of Knox, Matthew McKee of Knox, Janette (Marcus) Walter of LaPaz, Ann (John) Crouse of Powell, OH, Laurine (David) Ringer of Plymouth and Jesse (Teddie) McKee of Plymouth; 13 grandchildren; and siblings: Margaret (Gary) Flagg of Plymouth, Janet (Geoff) Lawson of Austin, TX, and Patty McKee of Plymouth as well as many nieces and nephews.
Due to current restrictions, family services will be held on Friday January 8, 2021 at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth.
Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum 507 Mulberry St, North Judson, IN 46366.
Please click the link below to live-stream the funeral service at 1pm on Friday, January 8th:
https://zoom.us/j/94317593808
Shirley Gidley says
To Maggie, and all of the family
I send thoughts and prayers to you all at this time of your loss
God Bless and give you comfort and understanding
Bob & Donna Taber Whitmer says
I’m so sorry to learn of your loss. Our sympathies to the entire family.🙏
Kim says
Bless you guys. He was a lot of fun as a resident. Thinking of you and your family.
Amanda WAGNER Conley says
PAT AND JENNY IAM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , GOD COMFORT YOUR HEARTS !
Amanda WAGNER Conley says
I am so sorry Pat and Jenny for this tremendous loss , God help and comfort your hearts !
Jim Drubert says
Tom and I were good friends many years ago. We had lost touch but the adventures and crazy things that we did dwell in my memory to this day. Tom was a very good person with many talents. He had great artistic ability. I remember this from his drawings and projects from high school art class. He was a hard worker on a digging crew at NIPSCO for a time. Tom was at my wedding and I was at his. Tom always had great cars. One was a full size Oldsmobile sport edition with bucket seats and floor shift, etc. Great cruising car. Later a Mustang. Although we lost touch, these and many other memories will sustain us.
“We’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when. But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day.”
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder says
Sending our sympathy.
Sincerely,
Ren and Beverly (White, Class of 1967) Van Gilder
Brandi says
He always knew how to put a smile on your face. I loved talking to him and hearing all the stories he had to tell. Such a sweet man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May he Rest In Peace!
B.Branden ( housekeeper at miller’s)
Nancy Rhodes says
So sorry Margaret for your loss of your brother
Elizabeth J Wilcockson says
Dear Margaret and family,
I am so sorry for your loss! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Betty
Becky Hooley says
I am so saddened to hear about Tom. I always enjoyed him and his teasing. I would bribe him with soda and treats if he would come to activities. I have not been able to go inside Miller’s since Vivid started. He loved to go on outings…..especially the dining out ones. He loved his steak.
He will be missed so much. Sending prayers and hugs for his family. 💓💓
I worked at Miller’s in the Activities Department. I retired a year ago but was still volunteering until March.
Jan Holland Berger says
I was so sorry to hear about Tom passing away. He always seem to make it to our class reunions. Rest in peace Tom.
Joan Flory says
To all the family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one I love the obituary that was written up it describes Tom perfectly. He was loved by many.
Barbara Fahr says
Margaret Janet Patty. I was so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. I haven’t seen him for a long time and didn’t know he was ill I have lots of fond memories of our time on Klinger St Prayers to you all. Barb Fahr (Pedigo)