Hartford,

Arnold "Wayne" D. McKee, 76, passed away at 9:12 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Wayne was born on December 5, 1942 in Cario, IL.  He was a son of the late Clarence and Virtus (Story) McKee, Jr.

Wayne and the former Sandra J. Prater were married July 9, 1960 in Anna, IL.  She survives.

He worked as a Machinist for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis, MO for 35 years, retiring in 1996.

Survivors include one daughter, Valrie Eyer and Dennis of Wood River; two sons, Richard Mckee of Roxana, David McKee and Cheryl of Godfrey; 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; one sister, Charlotte Christopher and Axle of Cape Girardeau, MO; one brother Terry McKee and Kim of Cape Girardeau, MO.

Besides his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Jerry McKee and a step-brother, Bobby Cox.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. June 24, 2019 at Gray Funeral Home in Wood River.  Services follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Sonny Renken officiating.

Burial will be at Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana.

Memorials may be given to the North Alton Baptist Church, 2245 State St., Alton.