On Tuesday, March 2, at 10:30 AM , Thomas DeVane McGee transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home surrounded by his family, ending his battle with brain cancer. DeVane was born in Panama City, Florida, September 18, 1947 to J. T. and Helen McGee.

DeVane was an amazing husband, father, and “Papa” to his grandchildren. DeVane met his wife, Mary Jarman, in high school and they became good friends. He and Mary graduated from Rutherford High School in 1965 and they married in August 1967. They had two children: Kelly Denise Ball and Kevin Bruce McGee.