Eric "Zeke" Magee

Eric Lynn Magee “Zeke” was born April 28, 1969 in Greenfield, Indiana to the late Richard Magee and Wonda Riley Magee (Angela Walker). Eric was raised in Carthage, IN in his early life by his Mamaw, the late Flora Magee. He attended Mays, Knightstown, and Carthage Elementary and then Knightstown High School. He then moved to Peru, IN and was cared for until his graduation from Peru High School by his late Aunt Lou Magee (Sue Layman). Eric was also fortunate to have the loving care of Kay (Dave) Denney. Eric used to joke that his life story could keep an entire season of Jerry Springer going. While living in Peru, Eric became the father to a son, Nicholas Magee (Mary Rose) and a daughter, Morgan (Phil) Wimmer. He adored and loved them more than they will ever know. During this time, he worked at Square D/Schneider Electric for many years. Eric loved drag racing and was the Rookie of the Year in 2001 at Bunker Hill Speedway. He raced a white Vega and did his share of wheel stands at the start line. His dad used to tell him “Boy if the wheels are going up, they ain’t going forward’. In 2010, Eric reconnected with the love of his life, Robin (Clapp) Magee, through Facebook. They shared many memories together from middle school to high school. This included riding Robin’s moped around the streets of Carthage. On September 28, 2014 their hearts were joined together in marriage in Brown County, IN. Eric gained 3 additional boys that he loved like his own. Jamie Miers (Haley Clarkston), Keith (Leanna) Miers, and Tristan Miers (Catt Schneider), as well as his in-laws Rick and Beth Clapp. Eric also gained 4 sisters-n-law, Bobbi (Brian) Roy, Tisha (Wes) Lee, Shelle (Scotty) Beyer, Dena Johnson, and a brother-n-law Don Quinton. After moving home, Eric pulled a tanker for Morristown Express for a year before working as a maintenance tech at Bungee in Morristown, IN. Eric and Robin then bought a home together in Franklin County. They enjoyed camping in their 5th wheel, riding their Harley, playing in their jeep, and traveling. During this time Eric also began working at Owens Corning in Brookville. He enjoyed his job and made many new friends there. Eric also had an unspoken competition with his neighbor on who could keep their yard looking the nicest. You would often see him mowing his yard on his John Deere tractor wearing his gardening hat. The biggest joy in Eric’s life were the several grandchildren that came along, Keagan, Xander, Easton, Stella, Kaithon, Noah, Lenna, Lydia, and Maisyn, along with several bonus grandchildren Aeva, Corissa, Deklan, Thomas, Barrett, and Adi. Eric also appreciated and loved the mothers of his grandchildren, Emily, Shandi, Megan, Marlee, and Nicole. He also had several brothers and sisters, Shawn, Kevin, Dionne, Carissa, Craig, Scott, Keith, and Holly. Eric could often be found at the restaurant in Andersonville for breakfast with the family dog, a Rottie named Gemma. She would sit in the driver’s side of his Jeep and wait patiently on him to finish his breakfast. Eric was such a gentle, caring man. He could be super stubborn and actually at times very shy. However, when he got to know you, he always had something funny to say and was sure to make you smile. It was not uncommon for him to quickly bust a move when the right music came on. We could go on and on about Eric. If you know, you know. He will be extremely missed by everyone that knew him. The world will not be the same without Eric ‘Zeke’ Magee in it. Services will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10 AM at Moster Mortuary, with Pastor Matt Wickham presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family from 4PM-8PM on Monday evening in the mortuary. Burial will be held at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.

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Eric "Zeke" Magee

April 28, 1969 - March 5, 2025