Myron James McKee, Jr., 98, passed away on July 22, 2022, just six days shy of his 99th birthday. Born in Indianapolis to Myron and Helen (Wiggins) McKee, on July 28, 1923, he was a lifelong Indianapolis resident.
After graduating from Shortridge High School, Myron attended Washington and Lee University and the University of North Carolina. His college years were interrupted by service in the US Navy during World War II, when he served on the USS Liddle APD (60) in the Pacific. He attained the rank of Lieutenant USNR.
After the war, Myron graduated from Northwestern University and began his career with State Automobile Insurance Association where he was an officer and director. When the company was sold, Myron established McKee - Harrison Inc, where he was a registered investment advisor and charterholder of The Chartered Financial Analysts for more than fifty years. Even after his firm became inactive, he continued to maintain an eye on the markets during his twilight years, and assisted individuals and organizations with financial and investment matters.
Myron was a lifelong member of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. He was a member of The Country Club of Indianapolis for over seventy years, a member of Meridian Hills Country Club, The Dramatic Club, and The Players Club. Many vacations were spent at Walloon Lake, Michigan or the condo in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where golf was always a favorite activity.
Myron is survived by his three children, Karen McKee Crossland of Indianapolis, Susan McKee Moore of Lake Barrington, Illinois, and Myron James McKee, III (Kelly) of Greensboro, North Carolina, five grandchildren Richard, Katie, Patsy, Charlotte and Paige; and a brother, William E. McKee of North Carolina. After more than sixty-three years, he was preceded in death by his wife Ann H. (Parry) McKee in 2015, his parents, and sisters Mrs. Philo B. Lange (Rosalie) and Carol M. Littell.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Marquette Senior Living Community, Fresenius Kidney Care, and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM in McKee Chapel at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church with visitation in the church parlor beginning at 10:00. Lunch will be served following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the endowment fund of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church are suggested.
