Bobby Jim McGhee

Bobby Jim McGhee was called home and saddled up for his final ride July 26, 2023.  He was born on November 23, 1942, to Robert and Anna Mae McGhee in Chelsea, Oklahoma. Bobby will be remembered as a devoted family man who loved his family dearly. He lived life to the fullest and found joy in the simple pleasures of existence. Bobby had a passion for reading Western novels by Louis L'Amour and took pride in cultivating a beautiful garden that yielded various vegetables.

Bobby Jim McGhee's journey may have come to an end, but the memories he has left behind will forever be cherished. He will be missed dearly by his loved ones and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Bobby is preceded in death by his first wife Sandra Cooper and second wife Barbara Ann McGhee, grandson Joshua Gooding, sisters Barbara Daniels, and Mary Martineau, and son-in-law James Gooding.

Bobby is survived by his children Jim Bob McGhee and his wife Kimberly, Curtis McGhee and his wife Kellie, Jo Gooding and Rhonda Allen. Additionally, he leaves behind his brother Donald McGhee and sister Donna Prater. Bobby also survived by his grandchildren Casamere McGhee, Dalton McGhee, Karissa McGhee, Bryce McGhee, Jaxson McGhee, Teagan McGhee, Eric Gooding, Jenny Hughes, Dusty Allen, and Amanda Carter; and by ten great-grandchildren.

A visitation to honor Bobby's memory will be held on August 1, 2023, at Worley Luginbuel Jay located at 777 South 16th Street in Jay, Oklahoma. The visitation will begin at 5:00 PM and conclude at 7:00 PM. Family and friends will have the opportunity to share stories and reminisce about the moments they cherished with Bobby.

Bobby’s funeral service will be on August 2, 2023, at Full Gospel Church in Southwest City, Missouri. The service will commence at 10:00 AM, providing an opportunity for loved ones to gather together and pay their final respects to Bobby, he will be laid to rest at Southwest City Cemetery on August 2, 2023 following his funeral service.