Eugene "Fiddler" McGhee

Eugene "Fiddler" McGhee

Male 1932 - 2020  (87 years)

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  • Name Eugene "Fiddler" McGhee 
    Nickname Fiddler 
    Birth 28 Aug 1932  Caryville, Campbell, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 20 Apr 2020  Oliver Springs, Roane, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial
    • Event Description: Y
      Mr. McGee was cremated; there was no burial.
    Siblings 6 Siblings 
    Person ID I6699  Main Tree
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2020 

    Father Caleb McGhee,   b. 1904   d. 1985 (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Bessie Byrge,   b. 1913   d. 1970 (Age 57 years) 
    Family ID F2964  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Betsy Russell 
    Children 
     1. Glenda McGee
     2. Gail McGhee
     3. Phyllis McGhee
     4. Jerry D. McGhee
    Last Modified 24 Jun 2009 
    Family ID F2843  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 28 Aug 1932 - Caryville, Campbell, Tennessee, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 20 Apr 2020 - Oliver Springs, Roane, Tennessee, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Eugene "Fiddler" McGhee
      August 28, 1932 ~ April 20, 2020 (age 87)

      Eugene (Fiddler) McGhee, age 87 of Oliver Springs passed away at his home Monday, April 20, 2020. He was born in Caryville, TN on August 28, 1932. He was an original member of the Bluegrass band, The New River Boys.

      He was preceded in death by his Parents, Caleb and Bessie McGhee; sisters, Gerene Cross, Aubrey McGhee, and Sue McGhee; Son-in-law, Steve Melton.

      He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betsy McGhee;

      Daughters, Glenda (Stephen) Scarbrough, Gail (Ken) Vespie, Phyllis Melton;

      Son, Jerry Dale (Tina) McGhee;

      Brothers, Leon and Gordon McGhee;
      Sister, Lois West;
      Eight Grandchildren and thirteen Great-grandchildren.
      And a host of other family members and good friends.

      Eugene loved playing the fiddle and mandolin. He was a master craftsman, making hand-crafted fiddles and mandolins sold in music stores throughout Tennessee.

      He was a member of Beech Fork Baptist Church and listened to Dr. Charles Stanley each Sunday Morning.

      Eugene chose cremation with no services to be held.

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