Kenneth E. Gee, 71, Moose Road, died Dec. 12, 2006, at his home.

Born July 4, 1935, in Geneva, N.Y., Mr. Gee was a son of late Benjamin and Ethel Simmons Gee.

He retired after 24 years with the U.S. Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of VFW Post 8989 and the Summerset Masonic Lodge in Texas.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Elaine Gee; son Carl Ray Gee Williams, Amarillo, Texas; daughter Jenny Gee, Kannapolis; brother Benjamin Gee, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and one grandchild.

The private family graveside service was held at the VA National Cemetery, Salisbury, conducted by the chaplain, Rowan County Veterans Council.

Lady’s Funeral Home was in charge.

Memorials: Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Boy Scout Camp Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081 or the Humane Society.