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A veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam, the Command Sgt. Maj. Was called to active duty with Co E 121st Inf Georgia National Guard on September 16, 1940, having enlisted in the unit of 7 February, 1940. He began his Army Career in September 1940 at Ft. Jackson, SC. During World War II he fought in Germany and France with the 121st Inf. 7th Div. He received two Purple Hearts and three Bronze Stars in that war. He was also in the Korean Conflict and two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a well-decorated soldier. His medals include: Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service, Army Commendation with one Silver and one Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart with Cluster, Army Good Conduct (9th Award), American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European African â€' Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three Stars, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Korean Service Star, Armed Force Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service with three Stars, United Nations Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Sixty Device, Presidential Unit Citation, and Meritorious Unit Commendation.
After retiring from the Army in 1972, he went to work at the US Postal Service, retiring from there in 1990 after 17 ½ years.
He was born in Greenville County, SC, the son of the late John J. Cassidy and Dora Keel Cassidy. A member of American Legion Post #6, VFW Post 641, Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 402, Life Member of Combat Inf Badge Association, and a Charter Member of Christ the King Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his children: daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Christopher Pearson of Columbia, SC; son and daughter-in-law, James M. and Susan Cassidy of West Columbia, SC; son, Mac D. Cassidy, Jr. of Charleston, SC; five grandchildren: Artana, Lynn, Jami, Jill and Christopher; six great-grandchildren: Cassidy, Seth, Brooke, Peyton, Ethan and Keaton, whom he dearly loved; sisters, Evelyn Walker of Brunswick, GA, Ruth Vincent of Brunswick, GA, Rita Ricks of Snellville, GA; and a brother, David Cassidy of Brunswick, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, June 20, 2011 in the Chapel of Greenlawn Funeral Home, 845 Leesburg Road Columbia, SC 29209, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2pm until the hour of the service for visitation.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Unit 120 of the CM Tucker Center, and to Tri-County Hospice for the loving care they provided to Mr. Cassidy.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association - South Carolina Chapter 1-800-273-2555 or www.alz.org/sc. GreenlawnMemorialParkandFH.com
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Cheryl Olson
July 14, 2011
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure~
June 21, 2011
I am sorry for your lost. I worked with Mac at the PO, years ago he was working the City newspaper case then. Rose Hyman and I became goods friends with him and he certainly was a hard worker. Proud to have know him. Janet Bohm Lane
June 20, 2011
We are very sorry for your lost. Your families will be in our prayers during this time of sorrow.
Tabitha and Cliff Prince
Frances Corley
June 20, 2011
The staff and residents of Stone Pavilion have you in our prayers. May peace be with each of you.
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Lynn Canfield
June 20, 2011
Grandpa, you will truly be missed. I am glad that you had the chance to know your Great Granddaughters. Tell Grandma that we miss her too. Love you!
Lynn Canfield
June 20, 2011
Lori Lanham
June 20, 2011
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know he will be missed. Letting you know that each and everyone of you are in my prayers. I hope the great memories will help you through this trying time.
Halloween 2008 Grandpa, Grandma, Artana & Peyton
Artana Cassidy Mooney
June 19, 2011
I miss having you and Grandma living next door to me. I am ever so greatfull for the 32 years you have been a part in my life. Many memories, I will love you always and forever.
Artana Cassidy Mooney
June 19, 2011
I miss having you and Grandma living next door to me. I am ever so greatfull for the 32 years that you have been in my life. Many memories, I will love you always and forever.
Mr. LILLYWOOD DILLARD
June 19, 2011
Mac Cassidy and I worked togather on tour 1 at the assembly street Post Office.
Perry and Allyson Jeffcoat
June 19, 2011
We are so sorry about the death of Mr. Cassidy. We thank him for his service to our country, fighting to rid our world of tyranny, cruelty and injustice. We owe so much to "The Greatest Generation". We hope and pray that the family will find strength and comfort in your faith and your memories.
Michael Beatty
June 19, 2011
Mr. Cassidy was a favorite of mine. I will miss him. I have the family in my prayers.
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