MONTICELLO – Thomas J. McGehee Jr., 44, of Mount Zion, formerly of Monticello, passed away at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Private family interment will be in Monticello Township Cemetery.

Tom was born Sept. 1, 1965, in Monticello, the son of Thomas J. Sr. and Juanita P. (Adams) McGehee.

Surviving are his sister, Tracey Morgan of Beaverton, Ore., and his brother, Terry McGehee of Monticello.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents.

Tom was an executive for the Boy Scouts of America and a professional for the Salvation Army. Tom graduated with a bachelor's degree from Blackburn College in Carlinville and a master's degree from Sangamon State University. Tom was an Eagle Scout, spent 20-plus years volunteering with Illini Boys State, and was an active volunteer with the Salvation Army.

Memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or the Salvation Army.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com.