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HARRY CLAXTON McCRAY Jr.

HARRY McCRAY Obituary

Harry Claxton McCray, Jr., died Saturday, November 28, 2009. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, October 25, 1933. He attended Bryant Elementary School, Pembroke Country Day, and Princeton University. He served in the Navy from 1955 to 1957. He was Chairman of McCray Lumber and Millwork. He is survived by Tinka, his wife of 52 years, his children Lisa and son-in-law Dolph C. Simons, III, Ann McCray, Chandler and daughter-in-law Sandy McCray, Hatch and daughter-in-law Laura McCray, Stewart McCray, 14 grandchildren, and a sister, Poo Johnson. There will be a private funeral and burial. Contributions suggested to Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, or Pembroke Hill School.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 29, 2009.

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January 22, 2010

Mrs McCray and Stewart,

I just found this link on Facebook and am so sorry to hear the news about Mr. McCray. My deepest sympathies to your family. I hope you all are well.
Sincerely,
Courtney (Clark) Chick

December 29, 2009

Dear Tinka and Family:
I did not know of Harry's passing until today. I am so sorry for your loss. I was sure that my dream that I had about Harry getting better and stronger would not be so short lived. You are all such a wonderful family and he was such a gentle soul. I am sorry I did not have an opportunity to get to know you before his hospitalization. Please tell Hatch and Laura and all of your children you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathies,
Deb Corder, RN
(formally St. Luke's NSICU)

December 14, 2009

Dear Tinka and Family:
We did not know until today of Harry's passing. We are so very sorry. He was not only a good and fair businessman but a very interesting gentleman to talk to. We have fond memories of the National Home Builder Conventions thru the years and our trip to Hawaii!! What fun!! Again our very sincere sympathy. Jerry and Bev Nelson, The Nelson Companies.

Sridhar Dasari

December 13, 2009

Dear Hatch, Stewart, Mrs. McCray and the McCray family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I have such fond memories of Mr. McCray and your welcoming & loving family during my high school days. And I appreciate that lasting connection since that time.

Knowing the closeness of your family, I hope you can find solace in this difficult time. I know Mr. McCray will be missed.

Yours,

Sridhar

Kathy Fitzpatrick Owens

December 7, 2009

Dear Miss Flick -- I've "followed you" here and there since fifth grade at Punahou, and am very sorry to hear that your dear husband Harry passed away a week ago. I remember meeting him once at school when you two were seeing each other. I'm happy that you had so many years together, and that you have such a nice family of two daughters and two sons. As you must know, you were one of my most favorite teachers, and I remember you so fondly because of all the kindnesses you showed me. I'd be happy to hear from you at "[email protected]". I will have you and your family in my prayers and know that you'll be comforted by your many family members and friends. Aloha, Kathy (Fitzpatrick) Owens

Merrill Nunnally

December 6, 2009

Ann, Tinka, Lisa and all the McCrays, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Harry McCray. He was a great and very talented man. My deepest sympathies. Love, Merrill Nunnally

Mark Hoelting

December 4, 2009

The McCray Family:

I just knew Harry as a business associate. When I did get a chance to talk with him, he was such a professional and a gentleman. I admired those qualities in him. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Sincerely; Mark Hoelting

George Schluter

December 4, 2009

Harry will be missed by all members of the Kansas City building community. He was a strong supporter of economic growth in our area. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family at this time of loss.

George Schluter, HBA of Gr. KC

The Davenport Family

December 2, 2009

Tinka, Stewart and family,
Lorie and myself are so sad to hear of Harry's passing. We alwys enjoyed seeing him and attending Chiefs games with him when we were in KC. He was a very special and fun loving man that loved all of you so very much. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Love, Rob and Lorie Davenport

December 1, 2009

The McCray Family-we just heard the news, we are very sorry for your loss; we will keep you in our prayers. Sincerely Rock & Vicke Goodrick

Rick Bridges

November 30, 2009

My sympathies to the entire McCray family. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Courtney Hibbard

November 29, 2009

We will miss Mr. McCray's warm smile and kind demeanor.
There are so many great memories.

Sincerely,

The Hibbard Family

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