Jimmie D. McGee
April 5, 1939 - April 23, 2022
Jimmie Dale McGee, 83, peacefully transitioned April 23, 2022 at home. He was born April 5th, 1939, in Collins Mississippi. Born to Idella and Leslie McGee, in a family of thirteen children. Survived by his sisters, Sarah King, Annie Mae Ducksworth, Katherine Vaughn, and Mary Helen Wheeler. Preceded in death by Jessie Mae McGee, Eretta McGee, Flora Mae, Mary Lee, Tilda Mae Hopper, Samuel McGee, TL McGee and Lonnie McGee. Jimmie departs heavenly, leaving five generations of nieces and nephews to watch over.
Jimmie grew up in Collins, Mississippi until moving across the country to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1974. He later started to work at the Veterans Affairs, better known as the VA. He retired from the VA after 20+ years of service where he worked for and cared for in the nursing service program for about 26 years. He worked up until his health took a toll on him.
Jimmie also served his community through Calvary Baptist Church and many of Calvary's activities. He joined the church in 1983 and grew more active in the church through his love of service and the Lord. Jimmie also served his community through Calvary Baptist Men’s Choir as their secretary beginning in 2006. Jimmie loves his church and every person he met through the church’s activities. Jimmie loved singing in the Calvary choir and working the front desk after retiring from the VA.
Jimmie loved to bake and cook but especially for his loved ones. He always knew how to make his family and loved ones feel special. He would remember birthdays and show up with smooth yellow cake, white frosting with coconut shredded on top or a delicious German chocolate cake – only made with love, from the sweetest man, Jimmie Dale McGee.
A memorial service to honor Jimmie will be held at The Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT at 11:00am; visitation starting at 10:00am. Services will be livestreamed and may be viewed by returning to this page just before the service on Thursday where a “Watch Service Live” button will appear. The service will remain posted on this page for all to watch on demand.
In Loving Memory
Jimmie was a wonderful soul full of smiles and a big heart. We will miss Jimmie and his hugs.
Michael Martinez
South Jordan, UT
I always loved seeing Jimmie and his purple shirt. He was always so loving and kind and had the softest hands, perfect for holding and squeezing. He will be so dearly missed.
Tessa L Barth
West Jordan, UT
I'm going to miss my Uncle Jimmy he was d best uncle in d world now take your rest we love you
Kimble Duckworth
Collins, Ms
My Uncle always made my day i can remember when I was 13 u n i went shopping that entire day was fun and laughter just u n I you always made ur way to my mom house cause he knw on Friday night we had fish and potatoes sald and on Sunday my mom n I cook a Sunday dinner Uncle I will never forget ur voice the last time u call me n I didn't answer u left a voice mail I still have it on my phn uncle take ur rest fly high until we meet again
JENIPHER FAIRLEY
Gulfport, Mi
Bro. McGee was such a beautiful human. He always had a smile on his face. I never heard an unkind word come out of his mouth. His presence gave me peace. He will be missed by many. Well done Bro. McGee, well done.
Denise Howard
West Jordan, UT
Uncle Jimmy, I already miss you and l will always. But l thank God that he allowed me to have you in my life for this amount of time. I will miss you Coconut Cakes, German Chocolate Cakes, Spaghetti and Chicken Rotell. I reminisce on your laughter and smiles when l would tell you how delicious the food and l would tell you that "You Put Your Foot In It!". Also how we would talk about Grandma's Tea Cakes. I know that you are at Peace with God. I pray that we will me again. Love you Uncle.❤️
Barbara Cruz
Salt Lake City, Ut
Shalom, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Kemetreit Dee Shean Wallace
Salt Lake City, UT
Blessing to the family. JIimmy was a welcoming spirit; always putting a smile on my face with his sarcasm and wit. I'll miss seeing him when I visit SLC.
Carol Shifflett
Glenarden, MD
I am so sorry to see that Jimmy has passed. I met him many years ago at the VA. I was an RN & we worked together in building four. He was funny, good to the patients & always made me laugh. He was a true gem.
Jane Robinson
West Jordan, UT
I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing , I was just informed today 3months later. I worked with Jimmy for a few years at the VA Hospital.Jimmy like many said always had a smile, I wish I got hold of one of his cakes everyone praised. At the VA we were all family it was a sad day when he retired but I saw him periodically when I visited Calvary, I always sought out Jimmy and it was always good to see him , he definitely loved Calvary . Rest In Peace Jimmy happy home going .
Andrea Baker
Clinton, UT