Paul David McKee

IN MEMORY OF: Paul David McKee Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – CAPE GIRARDEAU 829 North West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Paul David McKee, age 33, of Cape Girardeau, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on October 16, 1992 to David Wayne and Sheila Rose (Smith) McKee in Carbondale, Illinois. Paul was a graduate of Dongola High School and later Lincoln Tech in Grand Prairie, Texas. Paul served for four years in the United States Marine Corps. Paul was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He enjoyed working with mechanics, taking things apart, and creating new from old. He loved his motorcycle and the open road; he drove from coast to coast. His favorite part of the country was the Western United States, and his place of peace was Arizona. He was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his wife and daughter, adventuring, visiting new places, and sharing new experiences together. Most of all, his world was his daughters, whom he loved dearly. Many knew Paul as a people person who never met a stranger and could make anyone laugh. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need that he came across. Paul was a member of Dongola Masonic Lodge #581 in Dongola, Illinois. He was loved by many, and he will never be forgotten. Survivors include his wife, Krystal Ann Caldwell; daughters, Kennedy Flath and Ayla McKee; his mother, Sheila McKee; four siblings, Tonya McKee, Jamie (Aaron) Basler, Kyle Wrathell, and David, Jr. (Brandie) McKee; father-in-law, Zac (Mary Jane) Caldwell; mother-in-law, Lisa Tatum; brothers-in-law, Austin (Morgan) Caldwell and Anthony Hale; along with 17 nieces and nephews. Along with his father, he is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; and his very dear friend, Carol Ann Johnson. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with Masonic Rites following at 7:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held at 7:30 PM with Clint Nale officiating with Military Honors being the conclusion of the service all to be held at Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to the family for Paul’s daughters’ college fund. The cremation of Paul David McKee will be personally handled by the staff of Crain Funeral Home. Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.

Paul David McKee

October 16, 1992 - December 8, 2025