Larry Abraham McKee

Larry Abraham McKee was born on September 3, 1932. His early years were spent living in a log cabin on the family farm in Folsom, Louisiana. He died in Baton Rouge at the age of ninety-one on April 6, 2024. He died two and a half months after his beloved wife of sixty-three years, BJ McKee. He was lost without BJ, and now we are all a little lost without the both of them. Their stability in years gave us stability in life. Larry outlived all five of his siblings, Raymond McKee, Sr. (Margaret), Mary Stockwell (John), Doris Bond (Alvin), Lois McKee, and Barney McKee. He was also predeceased by his parents, Jule and Carrie McKee, his nephews, Brian McKee, Tommy Bond, Raymond McKee, Jr., and niece, Kay Bond Carline.

Larry is survived by his loving children, Tracey McKee and Kevin McKee (Mary), his four grandchildren, Monica, Joanna, Lincoln McKee of Baton Rouge, and Stewart McKee (Stephanie) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and his adored great-grandsons, Barrett, and Vinnie McKee also of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Gwen McKee of Franklin, Tennessee, and many beloved nephews and nieces who referred to him as Uncle Abe.

Larry moved from Folsom to Baton Rouge where he proudly graduated from Istrouma High School. He graduated with a degree in engineering from LSU in 1958. During that time he also served two years in the Army and was stationed in Japan. Larry decided on civil engineering as a career because he knew he would never be out of work. He specialized in designing water towers and wastewater treatment for local municipalities. Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC), was founded by Larry. When he retired, he was proud to keep PEC locally owned and in the hands of his dedicated employees who continue his legacy of excellence. His former employees will serve as his honorary pallbearers, Kevin Gravois, Joe Harmon, Kenny Dutruch, Bianca Hillhouse, David Colson, and Tony Arikol.

Larry served as the president of the Louisiana Council of Engineering Companies and was a National Vice President of the American Council of Engineering Companies. He was appointed by Governor Roemer to both serve on and chair the Professional Engineering and Land Survey Board of Louisiana. At LSU, he served as an adjunct professor, was a member of the College of Engineering Dean’s Club, and was an honoree in the Engineering Hall of Distinction. He was a lifetime Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow. One of his favorite community contributions was teaching economics to second graders at Wildwood Elementary as a Junior Achievement Instructor. Larry was known for his integrity and incredible work ethic. You absolutely could not out work him.

Most important to Larry was his immediate and extended family. He had 52 first cousins who gathered together as often as they could. The annual family Christmas party was a gathering he never missed for nearly 70 years. He loved to work “in the country” at his farm in Folsom, play tennis, go deep-sea fishing, play cards and dominoes, and enjoyed watching LSU sporting events. Larry was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and a faithful online attendee of The Chapel LSU.

On Saturday, April 14th, a visitation at 9:30 am will be followed by an 11 am service at Rabenhorst Funeral Home on Government Street followed by a 2 pm burial in Folsom next to his beloved family at the Old Bogue Falaya Cemetery located at the end of Martin Rd.