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Marlin McCaghren Obituary
McCaghren
September 6, 1922-
January 31, 2011
Box Springs, Georgia- Marlin R. McCaghren, age 88, resident of Columbus, died on Monday, January 31, 2011 at his residence. Cryptside services will be held at the Chapel of the Pines Mausoleum, Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus on Thursday, February 3, 2011, 11 a.m. with Reverend Steve King officiating, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 4:30 p.m. till 6:30 p.m. Mr. MaCaghren, son of the late Robert Alfred McCaghren and Della May Pate McCaghren, was born September 6, 1922 in LaFayette, GA. He was a graduate of Jordan High School and played on their first football team in 1939 where he was known as "Bones McCaghren." After high school, he entered the military serving in the U.S. Army during World War II to include the Battle of Leyte. After serving his country honorably in the military, he returned to Columbus and worked for Smith Raymond Inc., and after years of service there, he began PHC Mechanical where he was co-owner for several years. Mr. McCaghren was an avid sports fan also supported Little League Baseball. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mary Worthington McCaghren. Mr. McCaghren is survived by two sons, Gary McCaghren, Sr of Columbus and Don McCaghren and his wife Laura of Hamilton, GA; three grandchildren, Tara Streck of Chattanooga, TN, Gary McCaghren, Jr and his wife Angel of Roswell, GA, and Caitlin McCaghren of Pensacola, FL; three great-grandchildren, Robbie McCaghren, Ronnie McCaghren, and Riley McCaghren; other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Columbus Hospice House at www.columbushospice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dr. Ed Fernandez
February 3, 2011
Don, We are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. If there is anything we can do for you or your family, please call on us. All of our prayers are with you at this time. --Dr. Fernandez and staff
reggie kelley
February 3, 2011
Gary and Don, Our prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad and Mom was like a second family to me, always there when I needed them. All the dinners,good direction and positive advice help mold and shape me into the father and husband I am today. I know for a fact that all of your athletic abilities came from Mr. Mac. God Bless you and your family, Sincerely, The Reggie Kelley Family
February 3, 2011
Gary and Don
February 2, 2011
Gary and Don, just wanted you to know how sorry I was to hear about Mr. Mac. He was a great guy! May God's blessings be with you at this time!! Your old friend! Alan Harbin and family
Kaye Stafford
February 2, 2011
Gary & Darlene,
Richard and I both are so sorry for your loss. Just want you to know that we hold you both close in our hearts and will be praying for you at this difficult time. It has been hard on both of you for sometime now. But, I know you'll always treasure the times spent with Marlin. He will be missed but he will live on in you! Love, Richard and Kaye
February 2, 2011
Gary
Recently I spent some weekends at the McCaghren lakehouse. Last weekend I sat by Mr. Mac's bedside for an hour talking about you and me and old times.I will miss him very much. Gary, I will always be here for you!
See you tonight!
Love ya 12!
Randy Pate
John Chapman
February 2, 2011
Don-So sorry to read of the loss of your dad. It is sad that most of that generation of the old Rosemont crowd has gone. The older I get the more I realize what a great group of parents we all had in that community. Our thoughts are with you at this time
John Chapman
Maumelle, AR.
Ginger Pittman Platt
February 2, 2011
Gary, Don and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was always so sweet to me(and everyone at Jordan). He will always have a special place in my heart. What special memories you all must have! My prayers are with all of you.
February 2, 2011
so sorry to hear of uncle marlins passing my thoughts and prayers are with you
much love, jodee saville
Maryann Norris
February 2, 2011
Uncle Marlin was such a kind and generous man. I remember so many Christmas parties at his house with Aunt Mary. God bless him and his family.
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