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John McPhee, 73, of Western Grove

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John Edward McPhee, 73, of Western Grove, died in Harrison, Friday, Dec. 4 (2020). Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Dec 8, at 2 p.m., at Carver Cemetery in Hasty, with Jimmy Bohannon officiating. Arrangements by Coffman Funeral Home.

The son of the late John Joseph and Grace Loraine (Beckett) McPhee was born on Jan. 14, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan.

He grew up in Yuma, Arizona, then moved to Jasper when he was in high school where he graduated in 1965.  After graduating, he married and began his service in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  After leaving the Air Force, he worked at various jobs before eventually beginning a career in the aluminum extruding industry which lasted 30 years.

He was preceded in death by a son, John Charles McPhee.

John is survived by his wife, Georgia McPhee, of Western Grove; a daughter, Cheryl McPhee Lochridge, of Harrison; a brother, Phil Boord, of Reno, Nevada; a sister, Deanna Jackson, of Reno, Nevada and two grandchildren

Pallbearers include Scott Chisum, James Watson, Donald Moore, Erik Eby, Gene Carder, Wesley Watson and Ethan Lochridge.

Memorials may be made to the Fisher House Foundation or DAV (Disabled American Veterans).



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