Francis Gee Jr.

Francis W. ‘Babe’ Gee Jr., 93, of Bradford passed away with his family by his side Sunday (April 20, 2024) at Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born Aug. 20, 1931, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Francis W. Gee Sr. and Grace (Bartoo) Gee. He was a 1949 graduate of Bradford High School.

On Sept. 12,1953, in Bradford, he ma50rried Christie L. (Ekas) Gee, who preceded him in death on June 11, 2006.

Babe worked at the box factory in Bradford and Thornton Co. in Marshburg, and for Foster Township for several years. He and Christie moved to Wellsville in 1974, where he worked for Bo-Gee Assembly as a tool and die maker until his retirement in 1995.

Babe was the kind of man who always put others first, whether it was family, friends or strangers, he gave his time and heart without hesitation. He never asked for much — just wanted to see others taken care of and happy. His selflessness and care for others left a mark on everyone who knew him. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and Buffalo Bills fan.

He is survived by one daughter, Jill (Ed) Konwinski of Bradford; four grandchildren, Chad (Tanya) Hayden, Michele Hayden, Stacey Phillips and Eddie Konwinski; seven great-grandchildren, Cade, Drake and Elisa Hayden, Logan (John) Obermeyer, Derek Sunafrank, Lucas Laktash and Raven Richardson; one great-great-grandson, Vincent Obermeyer; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Christie, of 53 years, Babe was preceded in death by one daughter, Julie Irwin, who died in August 2023; one brother and sisterin- law, Leo (Betty) Gee; one nephew, Leo Ray; and two nieces, Keri and Trisha.

Family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday (April 28, 2025) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Ave., where funeral services will immediately follow. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to CARE for Children, Kids and Cancer or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.