MILFORD - Eldert R. McGee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 at Country Rest Home in Greenwood.
Born on Nov. 29, 1926, in Long Neck, Massey's Landing, in Millsboro, son of the late Lloyd and Bernice McGee, of Milton.
Mr. McGee "Mac" attended Rutgers University and was a member of ACER (Air Corps Enlisted Reserve). He was in training as an Aviation Cadet at the University. Upon completion of his training, he went to Sheppard Field, Texas, then Kessler Field, Biloxi, Miss., and later Richmond Army Base, Va.
He worked for 38 years (1951-1989) at Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company, retiring as District Manager from the Dover office. He and his wife Ruth went on many company sponsored trips during his tenure at the company.
He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, hunting, gardening, traveling and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Eldert was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Fassel) McGee; and a brother, Julian McGee.
He is survived by two daughters, Sandra Cohee and husband Dale, of Milford and Nancy Frazer and husband James, of Dover; three grandchildren, Evan Frazer, Erin Miller and Corey Cohee; and five great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Homes, 119 NW Front Street, Milford. Burial will be held privately at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mac's memory can be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Honor and Memorial Gifts Program, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.