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William H. "Bill" McGehee

December 6, 1942 — July 12, 2025

William Houston McGehee (Billy, Bill) passed away Saturday morning, July 12, 2025 at the age of 82. He served in the U. S. Air Force and was an active member of the American Legion. He retired from the City of Birmingham and the City of Pleasant Grove where he worked as a fireman/paramedic. He was honored to be a graduate of the first Paramedic Class in Birmingham in 1973.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ossie and Bessie McGehee, his siblings Johnny, Sue, Larry and Mickey McGehee and his partner, Shelby King.

He is survived by his son, Stacy and daughter-in-law, Christy, his grandson, Wesley and granddaughter, Wendy, and his best friend and partner, Donna Washington. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and his former spouse, Nancy Watson.

The visitation will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the funeral home with burial following at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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