Dewey Elton McQuagge Jr of Panama City FL, passed away at his home. He was born in Blountstown, FL and lived his entire life in Panama City. He was a retired school principal of the Bay District School System. He served his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1954. He received a BS degree from Florida State University and a Master's degree from the University of West Florida. He retired June, 1993. During his professional career Dewey taught at Cove Elementary school, served as assistant principal at Callaway Elementary School and was principal of Waller Elementary, Lucille Moore Elementary and Cherry Street Elementary. Dewey loved playing golf and fishing but most of all spending time with his grandchildren and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey E. McQuagge Sr and Irma C. McQuagge; brothers, Joe McQuagge and James "Jim" McQuagge. He is survived by his daughter Cassie McQuagge of Virgina Beach, VA; his son, Jay McQuagge and wife, Jennifer McQuagge of Panama City, FL.; granddaughter, Haley McQuagge of Panama City FL.; a stepson, Steve Cowan and wife Marie; grandson, Spencer Cowan; granddaughters, Taylor and Emilee Cowan; Stepson, Marcus Cowan and wife Terri; Brother, Robert "Bob" McQuagge and wife Gerri of Fort Myers, FL.; sister in law, Kathy McQuagge and sister in law, Maris McQuagge. In celebration of Dewey McQuagge's life, the family will receive friends at his son Jay McQuagge's home, 5437 Whitfield Circle, Panama City, FL 32404. from 2 pm to 4pm on Saturday December 19,2015. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Dewey McQuagge.