Amos George "A.G." Magee

Amos George "A.G." Magee, Sr. was born to the union of George W. Magee and I.D. Garner Magee on June 8, 1926, in New Hebron, Mississippi.

He departed this life peacefully, January 31, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. at Hospice Ministries Ridgeland, Mississippi.

He accepted the Lord at an early age. He was baptized in the Creek. The Pastors that he knew are: Reverend Mamoth Truevision, Reverend J.E. Marsh, Reverend A.D. Gray, and the present Pastor, Reverend Jerry Rogers. He served the church in the following positions: groundskeeper, church bus driver, usher president, deacon and treasurer. He faithfully served until his health failed.

He worked as an auto mechanic for Jefferson Davis County until his retirement. For many years following his retirement, he was a farmer.

A.G. was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

A.G. Sr. and his wife, Vernell of 67 years, were blessed with 12 children. He was a committed and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He leaves to cherish his life and legacy: wife, Vernell Showers Magee; children, Vernon (Patricia), Detroit, Michigan; Versie (Nathan), Prentiss, Mississippi; Carolyn (Elbert), New Hebron, Mississippi; A.G. Jr. (Vanessa), Chicago, Illinois; Terrell (Cheryl), Detroit, Michigan; David, Amsterdam, Holland; Herman (Anne), Detroit, Michigan; Margaret, Jackson, Mississippi; Jeffery, Washington D.C.; Coretta, Jackson, Mississippi; grandchildren, Nicole, Bequida, Kenya, Jerel, Veronica, Valerie, Jonathan, Jeremy, Carolyn, Kenya, Carmen, Elbert T, Monica, Kristen, Derrick, Ardre, Antonio, George II, David Jr, Tanicya, Dewan, Brittany, and Corey; three sisters-in-law, Evelyn, Marjorie, and Betty; one brother-in-law, Mathuster (Sonny); and a host of great grand children nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A.G. Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, George and I.D. Magee; six brothers King, Sylvester, Walter, Bennie, Thomas, and Johnnie; eight sisters, Josephine, Annie, Irene, Susie, Mattie, Dessie, Lula, and Lola; one daughter, Lana; one son, Mickey; and one grandson, Brandon.

His life will be missed and his memory cherished dearly.