Claude Leroy McGee, 82, of Bay City TX passed away at home on October 1, 2024.  He was born September 4, 1942 in Hobart, OK to parents Claude Thomas McGee and Ola Ernistine Cox.  He graduated high school in 1959 and served Honorably with the United States Army.  Claude worked for over 40 years in fire protection as a sprinkler fitter until his retirement in 1999.

Claude enjoyed fishing on the river and watching football.  He loved riding motorcycles  and spending as much time with his family that he possibly could.

Claude is survived by his spouse Barbara Jean Presley and they have shared a beautiful life in Bay City, TX for over 35 years; children Cindy Lou Bohanan and spouse Colin of Quinton, OK, Stacy Linn McGee and spouse Hillary of Palacios, TX, Jesse Alan Presley and spouse Leisa of Bay City, TX and Carol Dianne Kent and spouse Robert of Blessing, TX; nine grandchildren, Justin Dean Presley of Richmond, TX, Brandon Bayor of Victoria, TX, Clinton James McGee of Tulsa, OK, Kimberly Grace Grantham of Oktaha, OK, Ethan Thomas Reynolds of Palacios, TX, Jessie Renee Payne of Stigler, OK, Karis Jade Bohanan of Poteau, OK, Ryken Spain McGee of Palacios, TX; Owen Porter McGee of Palacios, TX, and Stacy Linn Mcgee of Palacios, TX; five great grandchildren, Autumn Jade Presley of Richmond, TX, Kennadi Grace Frazier of Oktaha, OK, Haisley Reign McGee of Tulsa, OK, Thomson Wayne Grantham of Oktaha, OK, and Beckham Wayne Payne of Stigler, OK.

Viewing will be held at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024,, from 5pm to 7pm.  Services will be held at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10am with Matt Springfield officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.