John Richard McKee, Jr. (Dick) passed away June 24, 2022, in the care of Covenant Hospice at Sacred Heart Hospital, from complications following surgery in February. Dick was born May 20, 1931 in Covington County, Alabama, to his parents; John Richard and Bessie McKee. He was the youngest of five brothers and five sisters.
He graduated from Crestview High School and later attended college in Orlando. He was a member of the National Guard for eight years, and in 1960, became an agent for Allstate Insurance Company, retiring after 40 years. He had been a Mason for over fifty years in Myrtle Grove Lodge 352; 32° Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and remained a current member of Pensacola Hadji Shrine. Number one hobby and pastime was quail hunting, with his buddy, Angus Comerford. Followed closely by his passion for the Florida Gators, golf and freshwater fishing. He loved being outdoors.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Betty; his daughter, Sandra Mason; his stepson, James Hester; stepdaughter, Jennifer Hester; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren whom he cherished dearly.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 29, 2022 with funeral services at 11:00 AM at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel.
Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BayviewFisher-PouChapel.com for the McKee family.
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