Background
McKee, Oather Dorris was born on January 21, 1905 in Dixon, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Finis E. and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Cooper) McKee.
McKee, Oather Dorris was born on January 21, 1905 in Dixon, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Finis E. and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Cooper) McKee.
Student, Southern College, Collegedale, Tennessee.
Founder, president McKee Baking Company, Collegedale, 1934—1971. Chairman board, 1971—1995. Member Tennessee Air Pollution Control Board, 1971—1979.
Chairman board Hewitt Research Foundation, 1970—1987.
Member Tennessee Air Pollution Control Board, 1971-1979. Member American Society Bakery Engineers, Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers Association (board directors 1972-1995), American Bakers Association (governor 1976-1986), Professional and Business Men"s Association (president 1966-1987), Greater Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1978-1982, Arthur G. Vieth Memorial award 1979, Community Improvement award 1982, National Heritage award 1985, Manager of Year award 1987). Club: Mountain City.
Lodge: Rotary.
Died October 27, 1995.
Married Anna Ruth King, August 4, 1928. Children: Winifred, Ellsworth, Elizabeth, Jack.