September 22, 1952 – October 19, 2026
Bobby Joe McBee, age 74 of Sewanee, passed away on Monday, October 19. 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Sewanee on September 22, 1952, to the late Harvey and Frankie (Lankford) McBee. A proud veteran, Bobby Joe served his country in the United States Army as a sharpshooter. Until the time of his retirement, he was employed at J.S. Haren Construction Company as a superintendent. During his fifty years of working in construction, he enjoyed the opportunity to travel to Texas and Virginia for projects. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding horses and motorcycles and listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Bobby Joe’s favorite moments were spent with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Strong in his faith, he was a dedicated member of Grace Fellowship Church. His tender and loving heart and devotion to his family will be cherished by those who knew and loved him. Bobby Joe is survived by his loving wife of over fifty-five years, Connie McBee; daughters, Tracy McBee, Shelly McBee, and Sheena (Daniel) Curtis; grandchildren, Whitney (Presley) Green, Taylor (Dylan) Scharer, Dallon (Alex) Haney, Kaylie Curtis, and Micah Curtis; great-grandchildren, Rylann Haney, Karmynn Haney, Evelyn Scharer, and Josie Scharer; and siblings, Billy (Joyce) Sells, Leroy McBee, and Sharon (David) Elliott. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Sister Elizabeth Mills officiating. Interment will follow at O’Dear Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to O’Dear Cemetery or Grace Fellowship Church in Sewanee. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
Source: Moore-Cortner Funeral Home
