John Pung Gee

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of John P. Gee on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was born on February 27, 1948 in Guangdong Providence, China. John is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, May Gee, his daughter, Tina and her husband Mark Walker, his brothers Henry S and (wife) Wing Gee, George SK and (wife) Louise Gee, and Dean Gee and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bock J & Suey Kim Gee.

John graduated with a Bachelors of Science from the University of Houston, College of Pharmacy in 1971. He opened his own retail pharmacy (John Gee, Pharmacist) in 1974, serving as a small business owner, local pharmacist, and a community icon for over 30 years. John’s entrepreneurship spanned other businesses, including: AT Home Care, ivA Homecare – Option Care, ivA Lifetec, Healthy Connections Home Care Services, Specialized Pharmacy and PowerFab Automotive. He was a member of several professional organizations, including Texas Pharmacy Association, Harris County Pharmacy Association, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Texas Association for Home Care (TAHC), and National Home Infusion Association (NHIA).

John was an avid car fan and especially loved exotics cars, Corvettes, and Z cars. John had a servant’s heart and a giving nature. He served and held office in the following organizations: Harris County Pharmacy Association, Texas Pharmacy Association, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Pharmacy Co-Op (Legend Pharmacies of Texas), Prescription Care (Pharmacy P.P.O.), Harris County Rural Fire Prevention District #25, Act for ”8“ (Channel 8), Eastwood Health Clinic, and the Gee Family Association. John was a member of the University of Houston Alumni Organization, and the Dean’s Advisory Council for the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. He and May also established an endowed scholarship at the University of Houston.

Per his request, no funeral services will be held. The family will schedule a “Celebration of Life” event at a later date. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to

MD Anderson Cancer Center, please designate the Department of GI Medical Oncology (gifts.mdanderson.org),

Houston Hospice (houstonhospice.org/donate), or the

Gee Family Education Fund of Greater Houston (gfaef.org/donations or checks may be mailed to 5918 Ariel, Houston, TX 77074)

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