H. Coleman McGehee Jr.

The Right Reverend

Harry Coleman McGehee Jr.

D.D., J.D.
Bishop of Michigan
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseMichigan
ElectedMay 1971
In office1973–1990
PredecessorRichard S. M. Emrich
SuccessorR. Stewart Wood
Previous post(s)Coadjutor Bishop of Michigan (1971–1973)
Orders
OrdinationJune 22, 1958
by Frederick D. Goodwin
ConsecrationOctober 10, 1971
by John E. Hines
Personal details
Born(1923-07-07)July 7, 1923
Richmond, Virginia, United States
DiedMarch 14, 2013(2013-03-14) (aged 89)
Pontiac, Michigan, United States
DenominationAnglican
ParentsHarry Coleman McGehee & Anne Lee Cheatwood
SpouseJune McGehee[1][2]
ChildrenLesley, Cary, Alexander, C. Harry, and Donald[1][2]
Alma materVirginia Tech, University of Richmond, Virginia Theological Seminary[1]

Harry Coleman McGehee Jr. (called Coleman; July 7, 1923 – March 14, 2013) was a bishop in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. He served the Diocese of Michigan as bishop coadjutor from 1971 to 1973 and as diocesan bishop from 1973 to 1990.[1][2] McGehee was also former deputy attorney general of the Commonwealth of Virginia.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e "RIP: The Rt. Rev. Coleman McGehee, 8th Bishop of Michigan". Episcopal News Service. March 15, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Montemurri, Patricia (March 15, 2013). "Retired Episcopalian Bishop H. Coleman McGehee has died at age 89". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 15, 2013.