Services for Don L. McKee will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend T.J. Jennings officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. McKee, age 57, of Bailey, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at UMC in Jackson. He was employed as an electrician for the National Guard at Key Field, and was a long time member of I.B.E.W. He also served on the examining board, apprentice board, and as an election judge for the local union. Mr. McKee enjoyed rabbit hunting and piddling. Survivors include his wife, Robbie McKee of Bailey; two sons, David and wife, Jennifer McKee of Bailey, and Brad McKee and fiancé, Lauren Blakeney of Madison, MS; one granddaughter, Emmalee Grace McKee of Bailey; and sister, Glenda Covington and husband, Tommy of Natochitoches, LA. He was preceded in death by his father, Donovan McKee; mother, Grace McKee; and an infant brother. The family request the consideration of becoming a bone marrow donor. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Rutledge, Jason McCoy, Will Matlock, Kyron Crenshaw, Doug Olson, and Charles Roberts. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com. Visitation will be held Monday, July 16, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
