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Jackson McCraw Obituary
'Jack'
Mr. McCraw, 71, of Charlotte died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC.
Jack was born October 8, 1937 in Gaffney, SC, son of the late Lamar and Martha Mae Farnham McCraw.
He was a graduate of Baylor Preparatory School and Wake Forest University. Mr. McCraw was retired from National Gypsum and was very active in the Trailblazers retirement club. A member of Dilworth United Methodist Church, Jack was also the church treasurer. Mr. McCraw loved sports, the beach, golfing, traveling and music; he especially enjoyed taking his wife to the Charlotte Symphony.
A sweet, gentle, loving man, he was not just our father, but our friend. He loved his wife, children and especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia B. McCraw of Charlotte, NC; son, David Jackson McCraw and his wife, Jennie of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Martha M. David and her husband, Bob of Atlanta, GA; son, John Lamar McCraw and his wife, Katie of Huntersville, NC; daughter, Sally Ann McCraw of Charlotte, NC and grandchildren, Brooke, Alysa, Ellie and Sam David and Kimberly McCraw.
Funeral service for Mr. McCraw will be held at Dilworth United Methodist Church on Wednesday, January 28, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Frederick Memorial Gardens in Gaffney, SC at 3:00 PM.
The family will receive friends at Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231, the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, or Dilworth United Methodist Church, 605 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service 1111 East Blvd. online www.hankingsandwhittington.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jackson McCraw
Jean Edwards
January 30, 2009
To the McCraw family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean Mckinnon Edwards
John Burkett
January 29, 2009
The loss of Jackson is felt within his family, extended family and many friends. As Jack's brother-in-law, our families had the great pleasure to spend many happy hours together. Jack was a gentle man with a great sense of humor and a large capacity to love, which he willingly shared. We are saddened by this loss and our hearts go out to Patricia and the McCraw family.
Mary McKinnon
January 28, 2009
To Mrs. McCraw and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose family/loved ones. My prayers are with all of you. Mrs. McCraw, my sister Jean, and I love the beautiful shawl you brought to us just before my mother passed. It meant more than you know. May God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Mary McKinnon, Charlotte, NC
January 28, 2009
Im am so sorry for your loss, I only wish I could have done more for Mr. McCraw. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Sincerely,
Brenn Kates, RN
5D Nursing Presbyterian Hospital
Ken Reynolds
January 28, 2009
You are in my prayers. It is never easy losing a loved one but always remember that he will be in your thoughts and in your heart forever.
Paul Herrmann
January 27, 2009
Jack was a Christian Gentleman and friend, I will miss him.
Jessy Moore
January 27, 2009
Words cannot express my sympathy to the McCraw family, losing someone is never easy. Jack will be dearly missed by all of us that knew him- the bridge run just wont be the same without him. I do take comfort in knowing that he is smiling down from above.
Arlene and Gene Luczak
January 27, 2009
Please accept our deepest condolences.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry we both cannot be with you tonite or tomorrow. A mass will be said for Jack at St.Ann's church .
Arlene and Gene Luczak
Carol and Fred Andresen
January 27, 2009
Sally and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. May your faith sustain you and your memories keep your dad alive in your life. Much love to you all.
Marlene Healion
January 27, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing Jack through National Gypsum Company--both before and after retiring, he was a delightful man and a great story teller, I was especially entertained with his tales of the Westminister Dog Show he so enjoyed going to. I will miss his gentle humor. The world already seems a little duller without him.
Deborah Currence
January 27, 2009
Sally,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are times when there are no words which can ease the sorrow of your loss. May the memories you have of your father live in your heart forever.
Beth Weaver
January 27, 2009
Sally and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss, my heart knows exactly what you are going thorough.
Charles Burkett
January 26, 2009
No two people were more suited for each other than Jack & my cousin Pat.
Jack was a true southern gentlemen with
a unique sense of humor, & will be missed at our cousin's reunion.
Rhinda Peterson
January 26, 2009
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We know he was a very special person. He was kind, down to earth and had a great sense of humor.
John and Rhinda Peterson
Tia Mooneyhan
January 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donnie Woloszynek
January 26, 2009
I worked with Jack here at NGC, enjoyed his golf game, and basketball commentary at the few Hornets games we both attended. Men like Jack with his dry sense of humor will be missed by all who had the opportunity to come in contact with him. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Henry Massey
January 26, 2009
Condolences to Pat and Family. Jack was truly a great friend and co-worker.
Barrett Bunker
January 26, 2009
Jack was not only a co-worker but I considered him a freind. Jack will truely be missed by all.
Kelly West
January 26, 2009
Sally and family- Sorry for the loss of your father. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Burkett
January 26, 2009
Jack married my first cousin Patty, and I thought of him as a good friend. He was kind, gentle man, with a wry sense of humor that will be much missed by all his extended family.
Flora lee Bobbitt
January 26, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing.We were members of the same church. We will miss Jacks humor when he was a lay reader.
With depest symathy to his wife Pat,and all the McCraw family.
Flora lee Bobbitt & Dorothy Rochester
Tammie Beatty
January 26, 2009
We are saddened by the loss of such a great man. His kindness and humor have touched all who had the pleasure to know him.
Anna (Ann) Wagner
January 26, 2009
Jack was my accountant with the company when I was at the Waukegan and Tampa plants. He will be greatly missed and remembered.
Marty Hickey
January 26, 2009
A great loss to all who knew him.
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