DEACON PAUL MCKEE

PAUL MCKEE was born September 2,1926 to the proud parents of Margie
and Sam McKee. At the age of 12, Paul joined church at Georgiana Baptist Church
where he aways loved to sing and praised God.
Paul attended Elementary, Junior High and Senior High school in Georgiana, AL.
After graduating from High School Paul moved to San Diego in the early 70’s, and
enlisted in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and later retired. 
Paul met and married Marguerite. Two children were born to this Union, both sons
preceded Paul in death.
Paul was employed at Union Bank for 20 years where he was a painter, and later
retired. Paul was a devoted worker; everywhere he worked his co-workers always
loved his since of humor. He was always a happy person and was always treated
with the dignity and respect.
Paul united at Calvary Baptist Church in 1978 under the late leadership of Dr. S.
M. Lockridge. Paul was a faithful and dedicated member for over 40 years. Paul
was an awesome Sunday School teacher and served on the Deacon Board for many
years. Paul also was a devoted member of the Brotherhood. He served as a VP
officer in the San Diego District Association of the California State Missionary and
National Baptist Convention.
Under the late leadership of Pastor Emmanuel Whipple, Sr., at Calvary Baptist
Church, Paul became part of the Hospitality Committee where he served as the
Chair and Head Chief. He was outstanding Cook. Paul and the Hospitality
Committee served for all occasions at the church. As Paul health begin to fail a
little, Pastor Whipple decided to rename the social hall in Paul’s memory. Calvary
had a dedication today Bouquet service for Paul, and now the Social Hall is
renamed as “The Calvary Baptist Church Paul McKee Social Hall”. The
committee members served diligently, devotedly and was dedicated and available
at any time of need.
After retirement from Union Bank, Paul then spent more time at Calvary. All his
attention was at Calvary where he was a full time chief.  Paul assisted with

anything he could that was s needed at the church. As time passed by Paul’s health
begin to fail rapidly where he had to retire is labor at Calvary.
On August 29, 2022, Paul receives his wings to fly on to heaven to greet God and
his loved ones, who were waiting at the gate of heaven.
Paul’s wife, Mary Jane, his 3 Brothers, Claude, Artis and Pete, his 3 sisters, Fannie
Willie Mae and Louise, one Stepdaughter, Mignon all preceded him in death.
Paul leaves to cherish his memories his stepdaughter Monique (Fred) Manfred;
grandchildren, Antoinette, Danielle and Devon and a host of his Calvary Family
and friends to mourn his passing. Paul will be greatly missed!

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