From ENS-The Rt. Rev. H. Coleman McGehee, retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, has died at the age of 89.
McGehee served as bishop coadjutor from 1971 to 1973 and as diocesan bishop from 1973 to 1990.
He died March 14, after a protracted illness at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. The bishop was surrounded by loved ones, keeping vigil by his side, throughout his final days. His peaceful transition was made while his daughter, Cary, was reading spiritual imperatives to him.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, June, their daughters, Lesley and Cary; sons Alexander, C. Harry and Donald; and four grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at noon on March 23 at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Detroit, with a requiem Eucharist at 2:00 p.m.
Coleman McGehee was born in Richmond, Virginia and came to the ordained ministry via engineering, military service and the practice of law. He was at one time deputy attorney general of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
An avid golfer, McGehee was swimming laps three times a week and taking other exercise as he had for years until the onset of his final illness in mid-February. He had stopped functioning publicly after the onset of dementia several years ago.
More here-
http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2013/03/15/rip-the-rt-rev-coleman-mcgehee-8th-bishop-of-michigan/
Also Detroit Free Press-
http://www.freep.com/article/20130315/NEWS08/130315060/Retired-Episcopalian-Bishop-H-Coleman-McGehee-has-died-at-age-89
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