John Henry McKee

March 14, 1940 – July 21, 2017

The man. The visionary. The pioneer. John died on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Rome,

Italy, while on holiday with his partner of 35 years. He was doing what he loved

most, traveling and in his most favorite city in the world. He resided in Dallas, Texas,

and was also a licensed pharmacist since 1964.

John was born in Piqua, Ohio, on March 14, 1940, to Fred Aairon McKee and Anna

Rebecca Unger McKee. At a very young age he started working, stocking shelves at a

local pharmacy and went on to college at Ohio Northern University and obtained his

pharmacy license. He was the founding partner of RNA Holdings, LLC that dates

back to 1975. He also ventured in many other health care businesses and held

numerous patents. One of these operations eventually led to roll up of a company

called Omnicare.

Survivors include his partner and love of his life of 35 years, John Robert Clark, one

sister and one brother. His sister Ella Mae Copley and her late husband Robert C. Copley

(RC). Ella and RC have 3 children, Bob, Lori and Debbie, 7 grandchildren

and 3 great-grandchildren.

John's brother is Richard Arthur McKee and his wife is Linda Wong McKee. Rick and

Linda have 2 children, Shun and Whitney and 3 grandchildren. Rick and Linda live in

West Chester, Ohio.

Seven siblings predeceased him.

Services will be held at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy.,

Dallas, Texas, 75225, on August 6th from 2PM-4:30PM. In lieu of flowers, donations

should be made to The Legacy Counseling Center, 4050 McKinney Ave, Suite 102,

Dallas, TX, 75204 -- 214-207-3953 in John’s honor.