Keith "Herkie" McGaughey

Keith "Herkie" McGaughey, age 78, of Quincy, died Sunday, December 8, 2019, at 1:08 am in his home. Herkie was born June 10, 1941 in Huron, South Dakota, the son of Kenneth and Grace Osborne McGaughey He was employed by Ameren/CIPS for 36 years. Herkie worked as a lineman for the majority of those years. Herkie was an avid fisherman and boater, and he was known as the "Mayor" of The Dock. He also enjoyed sports, and he especially liked St. Louis Cardinal baseball, following his grandson, Evan, with Quincy University basketball, and NASCAR. Most of all, Herkie loved spending time with his family and supporting his grandchildren's sporting events. During his down time, Herkie enjoyed the peace and quiet of bird watching from his back deck or kitchen window. Survivors include two children: Scott (Theresa) McGaughey of Carthage, IL; and Angela McGaughey of Creve Coeur, MO; two grandchildren: Lauren McGaughey and Evan (fiancée Kara Gerbus) McGaughey, both of Carthage; his companion of 26 years, Patricia Gabel; and his granddog, Luke. Herkie was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Colleen Thomas. Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Han...[more]

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n-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Disseler officiating. Burial: Quincy Memorial Park, Quincy, Illinois Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home Memorials: Blessing Foundation for the Blessing Heart and Vascular Center or the Quincy Neighborhood Federation www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.