Oldest Living Poarch Creek Indian, Alabama WWII Vet Passes Away

July 5, 2019

The oldest living member of the Poarch Creek Indians and the oldest living World War II veteran in Alabama has passed away.

Carl ‘Buster’ McGhee, 102, passed away this week in Atmore

McGhee was born in Huxford, Alabama, and was formerly of Walnut Hill. He served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. James Boyd and Bro. Rowdy Boyte officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

He is survived by his children Gilbert (Mary) McGhee of Walnut Hill, FL; Carl Farron “Fay” McGhee of Poarch, AL; Robert (Annette) McGhee of Saraland, AL; Glenn (Billie) McGhee of Pensacola, FL; Larry E. McGhee of Poarch, AL; Harold (Lynna) McGhee of Brewton, AL and Sandra (Larue) Chunn of Theodore, AL. One sister Thelma Henson of Frost Proof, FL; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; ten great- great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

For the complete obituary, click here.

Comments

4 Responses to “Oldest Living Poarch Creek Indian, Alabama WWII Vet Passes Away”

  1. Hilda Malone on July 8th, 2019 10:25 am

    Larry,Chief,and Sandra,I am so sorry for your loss,you have truly been blessed to have him this long,God will bless you with strength at this time.

  2. GS on July 5th, 2019 6:48 pm

    Rest easy brave warrior! Thank you sir for your service.

  3. Sage2 on July 5th, 2019 10:00 am

    What a life! It speaks volumes to pass on around the 4th of July and to have seen so many things during his lifetime. All is well! The people are proud!

  4. My2Cents on July 5th, 2019 7:02 am

    RIP sir.

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