Donald T. McCrady

1927 - 2018

BORN

1927

DIED

2018

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Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West

Belleville, Illinois

Donald McCrady Obituary

Donald McCrady

Donald T. McCrady, 90, of Saint Louis, Missouri, formerly of Belleville, born Saturday, September 24, 1927, in St. Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Marie de Villa Retirement Center in Town and Country, Missouri.

Donald was the Band Director of Signal Hill School for 44 years and Athletic Director for 26 years. He played the trombone professionally for over 40 years in St. Louis, MO. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, Illinois. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in World War II.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia E., nee Euler, McCrady; parents, Roy and Norene nee Butler, McCrady; brother, Roy Butler McCrady; two sisters, Barbara, nee McCrady, Larkin, and Jerrie Lee McCrady.

Surviving are his two daughters, Susan (Daniel) Harres of Belleville, IL, and Jeannine (Kent) Kalkwarf of Clayton, MO; and a grandson, Max Harres.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Signal Hill Educational Foundation. Condolences may be expressed online at www.kurrusfh.com.

Visitation: Visitation from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Private graveside services will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens.

KURRUS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, IL.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Mar. 3, 2018.
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I've thought a lot over the years fondly remembering my band director at St, Boniface School, Edwardsville,IL, Mr. McCrady. He started me playing trombone in 4th grade through 8th grade, kindly guiding my 2 sisters and me in our early music edu.. from 1952 to 1957. I now still play trombone in one of the concert bands here in The Villages. I saw him once playing on the Admiral. I wish that I could have expressed my gratitude to him for all of his mentoring (and patience) during those formative years.

Thanks Mr. McCrady. Your grateful student,

Jack Cherry

John (Jack) Cherry

Student

March 19, 2018

Sue and Jeannine,
We were so sorry to hear of your father's passing when we returned from out of town today. He was such a kind and generous man. Bob has always spoken highly of "DT", and when I recall seeing him, he was always smiling and had a wonderful sense of humor and a love of music. I pray that your many good memories and the kind words of those who knew your dad help to provide you with comfort and peace until you see him again.
Fondly and with our deepest sympathy,

Bob & Leesa Hagen

March 6, 2018

Sue and Jeannine,
We were so sorry to hear of your father's passing when we returned from out of town today. Your dad was such a kind and generous man. Bob has always spoken highly of "DT", and he always made me feel welcome. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by you and your family. I know he had a wonderful sense of humor and a love of music. May your many happy memories live on, and the kind words of those who knew him provide comfort and peace until you see him again.
Fondly and with deepest sympathy,

Bob & Leesa Hagen

March 6, 2018

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Mr. McCrady. He was band director at Millstadt Consolidated School when I was a student. I was a majorette and played the saxophone. Everyone thought very highly of Mr. McCrady. My thoughts and prayers are with his dear family. Rose Marie (Germann) Fitzgerald

Rose Marie Fitzgerald

March 4, 2018

My condolences towards your family. Losing someone close to us in death cuts deep. May the fond memories you've shared grant you a measure of peace and may the loving words expressed at Isaiah 57:18 bring you comfort- "I will heal him and lead him. And restore comfort to him and to his mourning ones."

B W

Friend

March 4, 2018

Susan & Jeannine,

So sorry for the loss of your dad. I have many fond memories of growing up on N 44th St. I can still see your dad cleaning his cars every chance he had! He took a lot of pride in teaching & playing music, he certainly helped many of us select & acquire the instruments we played in our grade school & high school bands.

He had a wonderful sense of humor & hopefully all your special memories will help you through this difficult time.

Stephanie (Mincheff) Binz

March 3, 2018

Though we were small at the time, the O'Neill family remembers our neighbors the McCradys. We are sorry for your loss.

Dennis O'Neill

March 3, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5

March 2, 2018

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