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Eugene "Fiddler" McGhee
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Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. Eugene "Fiddler" McGhee was born on 28 Aug 1932 in Caryville, Campbell, Tennessee, United States; died on 20 Apr 2020 in Oliver Springs, Roane, Tennessee, United States.
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- _UID: 81D2B8FCE1BA4BD3B2796A387309A710C0D5
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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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Mr. McGee was cremated; there was no burial.Family/Spouse: Betsy Russell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Glenda McGee
- 3. Gail McGhee
- 4. Phyllis McGhee
- 5. Jerry D. McGhee
Generation: 2
2. Glenda McGee
(1.Eugene1)
Family/Spouse: Johnny Jones. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Dexter Jones
Family/Spouse: Stephen Scarbrough. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Dexter Jones
3. Gail McGhee
(1.Eugene1)
Family/Spouse: Leroy Turner. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
4. Phyllis McGhee
(1.Eugene1)
Family/Spouse: Patterson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
5. Jerry D. McGhee
(1.Eugene1)
Family/Spouse: Tina Maria Cagley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 3
6. Dexter Jones
(2.Glenda2, 1.Eugene1)
7. Alyssa Scarbrough
(2.Glenda2, 1.Eugene1)
8. Ashlyn Turner
(3.Gail2, 1.Eugene1)
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- _UID: E5B3347668DC4FA8B88A298153C95E10F369
9. Shannon Patterson
(4.Phyllis2, 1.Eugene1)
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- _UID: B86A9819438F4ACE8EDDDC2A09BCB4F89FE3
10. Jeri Nichole McGhee
(5.Jerry2, 1.Eugene1)
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- _UID: C22A5AC7FF854EC4A01FA26D5A7EB18B85CD
Family/Spouse: Manos. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]