Jimmy McGhee Obituary in Gadsden at Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home

Obituary For Jimmy McGhee

Homegoing Celebration for Brother Jimmy Louis “Cricket” McGhee will be 12 Noon on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at New Destiny Christian Church with Pastor Z. Andre Huff, Officiating. Interment will be at Lincoln Hill Cemetery. Brother Jimmy McGhee was born on May 20, 1951, to the late George McGee, Sr. and Jenester Bozeman McGee (Mama Jean), in Gadsden, Alabama. He heard his master’s call on February 15, 2021. Brother Jimmy was known in the Miller Heights Community as “Cricket”. He was loved by many for his dancing moves, grass cutting services, pulling out neighbors’ trash cans, and helping people move. He was a faithful servant in the church as well as in the community. He was educated in the Gadsden City School System.

He confessed to Christ at an early age at Goodsell Methodist Church and then later united with the Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Willie Sayles, Sr. where he served as a faithful member of the usher board, choir and was keeper of the church keys. After Pastor Sayles, Sr. retired, Pastor Z. Andre Huff continued to make him feel at home. Jimmy said, he was a “Huff” boy and started dressing like his pastor. Jimmy touched many hearts on his Christian journey and was loved deeply by his Mount Zion church family. Bro. Jimmy had a big heart, always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone in need. He was loved by a host of relatives and friends.

Bro. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Emma Jean Johnson and Debra Scott; a brother, George Stanley McGee.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Siblings: Lorinza Thomas Sr., Susie Thomas, Patricia Merkerson, Millie Mostella, Waymond (Jean) McGee. His devoted caregivers were Elea Bradford, William “Ouija” Scott, Antonio & Jasmine Scott. He had a host of nieces and nephews: Anna (Earl), Lorinza Jr. “Bro”, Loretta, Vickie, Cassandra, Edwin, Elea (Christopher), Andre, Tonya, Deanna, Yolonda, Felicia, Patrice, Sherita (Preston), Monica, Arnold, Jenester (Hezey), Tara (David), Delvin, Kim, Christina, Jason, Timmy, Christopher, Warlando (Jessica), William “Ouija”, Tony (Jasmine). He was loved by a host of other great nieces, great nephews, relatives and friends too numerous to list. His special friends: Walter Byers, Dominique & Jason Gray, Odessa Evans, Bernard Kendricks, Brisker Family.

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To the McGhee Family from the Mcelderry Family, Our Hearts are Heavy and sorry of your Lost.

Our sincere condolence to the family of our dear Jimmy. We will Truely miss him. Rev and Mrs Edward Pace and Family

SENDING CONDOLENCES TO THE THOMAS/McGHEE FAMILY. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. CRICKET WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. THEY DON"T COME ALONG TOO OFTEN IN THIS LIFETIME. SOUNDS LIKE HE WAS TRULY LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. BWILLIAMS & FAMILY

Mr. Jimmy McGhee, thank you for living your life remarkably and unapologetically before us all. I will forever remember you and your commitment to completing all tasks set before you...whether it was waking up super early to pull out your neighbor's trash or assisting in opening up the church doors at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. I must say that I took your passing pretty hard. As a mother to two disabled children, I know just how special you were here on earth. Jimmy, you truly were a treasure! Love to you and your family always,
Nakia P.

Sending condolences to our Family in Alabama that God wrap his arms around you in your time of need. God's strength your strength to All. From your Detroit Family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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