Obituary of Kenneth McBee

November 27, 1945 - May 24, 2011 Kenneth Lee McBee was born in Monroe, Michigan on November 27, 1945. He was the son of Floyd R. McBee and Margaret (Broom) McBee. Kenneth served his country honorably as a Private First Class with the United States Army. Kenneth was employed by several companies including Roberts Security for forty-five years retiring in 2008. He took his responsibility of providing for his family very seriously; some would say he was even a little obsessive about paying his bills. Kenneth married the love of his life Ida Asbury on February 18, 1989 in Monroe. His family meant the world to him. He was always asking of his children and grandchildren, "is everybody happy". Kenneth was extremely clumsy but he was the family barbequer. He loved his wife and enjoyed pampering her. She adored him just the same and called him the greatest husband in the world. Kenneth had a great sense of humor. He loved to fish, and play pool, but baseball was his favorite pastime and the Detroit Tigers his favorite team. His motto was "don't take any wooden nickels". Kenneth Lee McBee age 65 a lifelong resident of Monroe passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He had been under the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice. In addition to his parents his passing was preceded by his brother: Buddy and a grandson: Drayke. He leaves to cherish his memory a beloved wife: Ida J. McBee of Monroe; ten children: Kenny (Amy) McBee of Monroe, Jeff (Nika) McBee of Colorado, Randy McBee of Monroe, Billy (Jerry) Worrick of Monroe, Anna (Jeff) Fraunhoffer of Monroe, Rikki (Shawn) LeFevre of Luna Pier, Crystal Phenix, Faith Rotterdam, Josh McBee, and Debbie (Johnny) Kwiatkowski of Monroe; two brothers: Richy McBee and Roy (Sheryl) McBee; two sisters: Betty (Red) Cole and Carol Angerer; and twenty-four grandchildren. Friends may gather from 3:00pm until 8:00pm, Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185 where a Celebration of His Life will take place at 11:00am, Friday, May 27, 2011. The Rev. Roy Southerland pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church will officiate. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle. Memorial donations for those who desire may be made to the McBee family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral tribute by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Life Stories page.