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August 7, 2010
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
BUFFALO — (Lewiston) - James G. McGhee, age 64, of Lewiston, died Saturday, August 7, 2010, in Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo.
James was born May 21, 1946, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late John N. and Margaret (Tracy) McGhee. He attended local schools and graduated in 1964 from Wilson High School. James served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. He married Louise (Placek) McGhee on August 15, 1970 at St. Stanislaus RC Church, in Niagara Falls.
He worked in maintenance and chemical operations for Harrison Radiator, Hysen Supplies, Montgomery Ward, Dupont, Safety Kleen and the Bartech Group at Detroit Edison, MI, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his friends and family, and traveling with his wife. He also spent time building homes for his son and daughter. James was a past commander and member of American Legion O. Leo Curtiss Post #830 in Ransomville.
In addition to his wife, Louise, he is survived by a son, Brett W. (Stephanie) McGhee of Newfane; a daughter, Traci A. (Dave) Wayda of Youngstown; his grandchildren, Taylor, Cameron, Jensen and Morgan McGhee, all of Newfane, and Tori Wayda of Youngstown; a brother, John N. McGhee, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 10 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas Moran officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Oakland Rural Cemetery, Youngstown. Memorials may be made to Camp Good Days & Special Times, 6420 Transit Road, Suite 200, Depew, NY 14043.
Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.
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