Charles Richard

McGee

Charles Richard McGee, known to family and friends as Richard, of Somerset, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 9, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on August 21, 1961, to the late Rufus and Marcella McGee. He is also preceded in death by siblings. Richard lived by four words that said much about the man he was: God • Family • Country • Corps. Richard’s family includes his wife, Brenda Lou Buxton-McGee, his children, Jazmin Lynae McGee-Ford and her husband Daniel Ford, Charenda Raven McGee, Chanda Rayne McGee, and Christopher J. McGee-Pound, and his grandchildren, Ryleigh Rae, Taryn Lynn, and Samuel Dean. Richard met his beloved wife, Brenda Lou Buxton-McGee, in San Antonio, Texas. He called her his queen, and she held first place in his heart. He was a proud father and grandfather who wanted his family to know, above all, that his love for them was eternal.

Richard served 20 years and 7 months in the United States Marine Corps, rising to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. As a Communications Chief, he worked with microwave, satellite, data and cryptographic communications. His assignments took him to California, Okinawa, and San Antonio. After his Marine Corps service, he served another 20 years as a corrections officer with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at SCI Somerset, retiring in 2024.

Away from work, Richard rooted for the Chicago Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks. He had a soft spot for the many cats who made themselves at home with him and Brenda, and for Penny, their little three-legged dog.

Richard’s faith was in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He took comfort in the hope of being reunited with those he loved. Friends and family will be received on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at MILLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY of Somerset, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 10 am. Pastor Mike Carter officiating. Military honors awarded by the Somerset County Honor Guard. Services in Terre Haute will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, at DeBaun Springhill Chapel from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with service beginning at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. In keeping with his wishes, burial is planned at Grandview Cemetery in Terre Haute, Indiana, beside his mother and brother. Online condolences may be expressed at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com