A TIME TO BE BORN

Lorenzo Lee McGahee, Sr. was born on April 16, 1964 in Sebring, FL to the late Mr. John Lee (Buddy) McGahee, Sr., and Mrs. Evergreen (Green) McGahee.

A TIME TO LEARN

Lorenzo attended Myrtle Grove Elementary School, Parkway Jr. High School and Carol City High School "Chiefs", all in Dade County, Florida. He furthered his education for his life journey in the Military.

A TIME FOR CHILDREN

He was the proud father of two children and the grandfather of three.  LaToya Thomas and Lorenzo Thomas. 3 grandchildren Ma'Kala, Brandon, and Isaiah.

A TIME FOR SERVICE

In 1985, Lorenzo became an active member of the United States Army where he served for ten years. His title was Sergeant First Class. He served in Primary Specialty as a Personnel Administrator Specialist 6 years and 10 months, a Cannon Crewmember for 4 months. He was decorated with Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons awarded during his time of service and they are as follows: Army Commendation Medal (4th Award); Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award); Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award); National Defense Service Medal, Army Lapel Button, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars (BSS), Non Commissioned Officers 8 in Cont in Block 18, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Expert Badge (Grenade) Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle) Driver and Mechanic Badge.

A TIME FOR MILITARY EDUCATION

He studied a Primary Leadership Development Course, Personnel Administrative Specialist Course and in January 1989 a Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course.

A TIME FOR HIS PASSION

Lorenzo was a very passionate and fun-loving kind of guy. He loved his family and was very affectionate toward each of them. He was a person fond of making and telling jokes. He was outgoing, fun-loving and was full of life. Every time you would see him, he had a wide infectious smile on his face, waiting for you to say something so he could say something funny.

His favorite things to do was to go bowling, eating, joking and just plain old talking. He had the gift of Gab. If at any time there was eating going on, he would let you know "you don't have to put away the leftovers, I'll handle that for you." He was the food clean up guy.

Another passion of his was running Track. In High School he ran track as well as in the Military. His heart's desire was to run in the Olympics, but could not due to his military assignments.

One of Lorenzo's greatest accomplishments was being an Owner/Operator truck driver for Landstar.

A TIME FOR REST

Lorenzo who was affectionately known as "REN" made his transition from the natural realm into the spiritual realm on August 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents , the late Mr. John Lee McGahee Sr. and Mrs. Evergreen McGahee Mozone.

HIS LEGACY BEHIND HIM

Lorenzo leaves behind to cherish his loving memories; His siblings: 4 brothers: Calvin (Jackie) McGahee Augusta, GA, Feodor (Valencia) McGahee, Miami, FL, Craig (Patricia) McGahee,  Miramar, FL, Dexter (Marlo) McGahee, Miami, FL; 2 sisters Kay (Rodney) Pinder, Miami, FL, Debra aka Diane (Jeffrey) Rowells, Miramar, FL; very good and dear friends the FELLOW'S; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other close family and friends