May 26, 1919 - December 20, 2011

Married: Billie (63 years)

Children: Elaine, Carson, Bill and Wanda

8 Grandchildren

Born and reared on a family farm which was located on the Smith and Wilson County line, which produced dairy, wheat, tobacco and corn. He attended grades 1-8 in the Grant Community. He attended Gordonsville High School and graduated from Watertown High School.

In the late 1950’s he began a lifetime career as a livestock dealer. He served as a livestock buyer for Baltz Brother Packing Company, Tennessee Dressed Beef and Tennessee Livestock Producers among other livestock trading businesses. He has provided leadership for the Wilson County Livestock Market since 1984. He has earned a national reputation as an exemplary.

Mr. McKee and his family business has supported many agricultural related programs including 4-H, Tennessee FFA Foundation, Ag. In the Classroom, Block and Bridle and the Wilson County Fair. Awards include lifetime membership in the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, Tennessee Cattlemen’s Distinguished Service Award, Charolais Distinguished Service Award and an Outstanding Effort To The Livestock Trading Industry from Edward’s Feed.

Mr. McKee has been recognized by the State of Tennessee General Assembly in 2002 and 2006 for his outstanding career and commitment to Tennessee Agriculture. Mr. and Mrs. McKee are still very active in the day to day operation of the Wilson County Livestock Market where three of their children and three of their grandchildren are continuing the family business.