Obituary of Samuel Claude McKee

Samuel Claude McKee 86, passed away May 13, 2012. Sam was born August 13, 1925 in Columbia, TN. After graduation from high school in Bowie, AZ, Sam enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a torpedo man in the Submarine Service during World War II. Sam worked as an electrical contractor in Deming, NM and eventually moved to Tucson where he joined IBEW Local 570. He worked on many major commercial and mine projects throughout southern Arizona. Sam was an avid golfer and played in the IBEW Golf Club and the Tucson Metro Golf Club. Sam is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patricia; his sons, Jerry McKee, Michael McKee, Sammy McKee, his daughter, Claudia Welsh, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the IBEW Local 570 Union Hall, located at 750 S. Tucson Blvd. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tucson Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center, 1949 W. Gardner Lane, Tucson, AZ 85705 ATTN: Karen King. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, www.bring funeral home.com