Lawrence Wade McGehee, 92, of Bowling Green, formerly of Lewisburg and Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Hospice of Southern KY in Bowling Green. He was born in Lewisburg on Tuesday, May 19, 1931, the son of the late Hustler Wade McGehee and Anna Ruth Jones McGehee. He was the husband of Rebecca Johnson McGehee of Bowling Green, who survives.
Lawrence was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, honorably serving his country during the Korean War. He was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Lewisburg. He also enjoyed many outdoor activities, one of which included his garden. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
In addition to his wife, Lawrence is survived by his daughter, Vivian (George) Johnson of Bowling Green; his son, Randy (Ryssa) McGehee of Prospect, Kentucky; Sister, Ruthie McGehee of Lewisburg; his grandchildren, Grant Johnson, Stuart Johnson, Dustin McGehee, and Amber McGehee Billingsley; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Anna Bell Brooks and Mildred Coursey; and his brother, William Eldu McGehee.
A funeral service will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church located at 954 Stacker Street, Lewisburg, KY 422256, with Bro. Tim Nugent officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. on Friday at Price Funeral Home, Inc., located at 252 E. Green Street, Lewisburg, KY 42256.
Visitation will also begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Fund c/o Maurice Arnold
1496 Quality Road
Lewisburg, KY 42256