Louis Bernard McKee born July 11, 1933, son of Gladys Evelyn and Robert E. McKee, the founder of R. E. McKee General Contractors in El Paso, Texas, entered into the arms of the good Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the age of 86. He graduated from Austin High School in El Paso and earned his Civil Engineering degree from the University of New Mexico. He served as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps at Quantico, VA and Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, CA. Louis showed exceptional leadership during his more than 28 years with the Robert E. McKee construction company and was instrumental in taking the company public on the American Stock Exchange. After his father’s death in 1964, he and his brothers continued his legacy building prominent structures such as airports, hospitals, colleges and countless others across the United States including Los Angeles International Airport, DFW Airport and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Louis served as president of the Robert E. & Evelyn McKee Foundation for the past 32 years. His passion and dedication to the Foundation touched the lives of so many individuals and organizations in need across El Paso and the surrounding areas.
He was a proud and loving father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert E. McKee and Gladys Evelyn McKee, his beloved son Louis B. McKee Jr., his brothers and sisters Bob, Dave, John, Margaret, Frankie, Bill and Philip. He is survived by his children David C. McKee, Bruce E. McKee and Karen L. McKee and his 3 loving grandchildren Brandon, Briana and Julia McKee.
Private graveside service will be held by his family at Restlawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the Church of St. Clement for the benefit of the McKee Chapel or a charity of your choice.
Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West, 480 N. Resler Dr. Please visit our online registry at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net
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