He was the owner/operator of McGehee Trucking and Farms and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert McGehee; one brother, James Douglas McGehee and one sister, Aileen Smith. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed watching and feeding all kinds of animals and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Ava Jones McGehee of Star City; one son, John L. McGehee, Jr. and wife Louann of Star City; two sisters, Betty Ruth Tanner of Texas and Jerry Miller and husband Bill of Dallas, TX; three grandsons, Phillip Brent McGehee and J. C. Massey both of Star City and Chris McCauley of Conway; one granddaughter, Madyson Massey of Star City, several nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2016 at Holly Springs Cemetery in Lincoln County. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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Sarah & Sam Pickens
Dumas, AR Thursday, August 4, 2016 Sorry for your loss Ms Ava..Vada & Msrshall Fowler
Mountain Pine, AR Thursday, August 4, 2016 Sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you comfort and peace as only he can. God bless his familyCindy Sims
McGehee, AR Thursday, August 4, 2016 I am so sorry to hear about John passing!! I love you Ava and please know you and the family are in my prayers!! Cindy and Chris