Larry D. McKee, age 73, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana.
Larry was born on December 23, 1938, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Helen (McClain), Oscar Fortney and Dwight McKee. He married Glynae Hughes July 24, 1976, and she survives.
He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 10, Marion. Larry enjoyed camping, fishing, drawing, deer hunting, spending time with his family, and Friday night family dinners at Don's Tap.
Survivors include: wife, Glynae "Sam" McKee of Marion, Indiana; four sons, Troy (Kim) McKee of Mishawaka, Indiana, Travis (Michele) McKee of Gas City, Indiana, Tommy (Taryn) McKee of South Bend, Indiana and Tim Bickel (Christa) of Carmel, Indiana; two daughters, Traci (Roy) Lidy of Marion, Indiana and Teal (Shaun) Keenan of Marion, Indiana; two brothers, Dave McKee of Thomasville, N. Carolina, and Joe Fortney of Jonesboro, Indiana; two sisters, Judy McKee of Marion, Indiana and Susan (Ron) Flack of Muncie, Indiana; and grandchildren, Luke, Jeff, Jarod, Nina, Adam, Zachary, Noble, Larry Lee & Seth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight McKee, Oscar Fortney and Helen Fortney.
A Celebration of Larry's Life will be held from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012, at the American Legion Post #10, 1700 Pennsylvania Street, Marion, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Sons of the American Legion Post 10, 1700 Pennsylvania Street, Marion, Indiana 46952.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com.