Dr. Johnny Edgar McGee
Dr. Johnny Edgar McGee
Dr. Johnny Edgar McGee, age 77, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at NHC of Pulaski.
He was born on March 28, 1945 to the late Edgar and Edna Bailey McGee. Johnny was a four year starter defensive tackle and an honors graduate for UNA. He then attended the School of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University and graduated with honors. He established and practiced veterinary medicine for 35 years at Shoal Creek Animal Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Edgar and Edna Bailey McGee; and sisters: Joyce Aaron of Lawrenceburg and Helen Gene of Senatobia, MS.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Jeanette Johnston McGee; three children: Jennifer Cone (Marty) of Auburn, AL, Emily Boshers (Dan) of Athens, AL, and Philip McGee (Beth) of Huntsville, AL; three grandchildren: Bailey Cone of Auburn, AL, Jewel McGee and Abigail McGee, both of Huntsville, AL; one great-grandson: Brooks Cone of Auburn, AL.
Graveside services for Dr. Johnny Edgar McGee were held at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023 with Pastor Alex Bayes officiating. Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. Condolences may be offered by way of: www.pettusturnbo.com.