This was the musical tribute to Mike after the funeral at his home. We used all of his guitars and banjo and his daughter joined us. It was very special for sure.  Semper Fi, Rick

Michael Lloy McKeeBLACKLICK – Michael Lloy McKee, 66, died June 21, 2010.He was born in Long Beach, Calif., on Dec. 9, 1943, to James and Marjorie McKee. Michael grew up in Pennsylvania. He served in the Marine Corps during Vietnam. Michael retired from the Dominion of East Ohio Gas Company after 33 years of service. He was involved in Rotary, the United Way and served as president of the Mt. Lebanon School Board. His many loves included his family, cars, music, painting, traveling, sailing, movies, guitar, Pittsburgh sports, and cherry pie. He cared about everybody, and would do anything for anyone. To know him was to love him.Michael was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dennis McKee.He is survived by his wife, Susan; children Mattie (Michael) Klein, Benjamin (Leslie) McKee and Cynthia (Michael) Martin; grandchildren Loren Klein, Maya Klein, Colin McKee, Anna Martin, Alexander Martin and Joseph Martin; sister Jo Ann McKee; mother-in-law Marcella Sitomer; sister-in-law Ellen McKee; special aunts Peg Griffith and Liz Giakas; and other family and friends.A memorial service will be held at noon and the family will receive friends beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 25, 2010, at the Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Road. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to Chalmers P. Wylie, VA Ambulatory Care Center, Voluntary Services, (Checks payable to Columbus VAACC), 420 North James Road, Columbus, OH 43219, or Donate Life America, 700 N. Fourth Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences

Mike McKee........Semper Fi soldier.......Viet Nam Vet.......more importantly a special husband to Sue McKee and one of a kind father to three special kids.  My times with Mike were very special and many times included Bill Beck and Clem English and lots of guitar music. At his funeral I was able to play his guitar with his daughter and Dick Beck and his close friend Bob who played his banjo. Another special friend I truly miss......God Bless Mike Mckee and his Family........Semper Fi Mike.........