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Max McBRAYER Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

McBRAYER, Max Max McBrayer, 87, of Alpharetta died Thursday, March 28, 2013. Family will receive friends 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Saturday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with a Graveside Service at Mountain View Cemetery immediately following the visitation. Mr. McBrayer retired from the Fulton County Board of Education. He was in the Education field for 43 years. He was a WWII Army Air Corp. Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Betty McBrayer of Alpharetta; one son, Max McBrayer and his wife, Nancy of Milton; one daughter, Jody McCracken and her husband, Joe of Cumming; one brother, Thomas McBrayer of Marietta; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, Kenneth McBrayer. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Red Cross, 324 Victory Dr. SE, Marietta, GA 30060; SmileTrain, 41 Madison Ave. 28th floor, New York, NY 10010 [email protected]; or St. Jude's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.mayeswarddobbins.com

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mar. 29, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Max McBRAYER

24 Entries

Steve fried

June 26, 2017

I know that is late but I would love to say Rest in Peace Mr Mcbrayer You helped me in the worst of times and helped me become the man I am today. Confidence maturity and honesty is what I went away when I left.

Deputy Steve Fried

Claudia Bringe

March 11, 2014

March 14, 2014

I am so sad to learn of Max's passing. It was a joy to work with Max. He was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go to Betty and family.

Wes Campbell

January 13, 2014

I was only at Briarwood a couple of years, but the words he said to me one day, changed my life.

Cathy Thomas-Rivera

January 2, 2014

So sorry to hear of your passing.. Thank you for teaching life's lesson.. RIP Sir

Jeannine Daniel

July 11, 2013

Hey Coach Eskew, I love your comments and echo what you have said here. MY heart goes out to the McBrayer family, but when you have fought the good fight, and done so proudly, it is time to go claim your reward. The angels are dancing for they have a wonderful man pray with and dance with daily, now.

I have told many a person that I believe we received a better education than most in the state of Georgia. Mr. McBrayer was tough, but that is what children need. I was to take a course later on in life about parenting and I will never forget what the course said "all human beings needs guidelines, they need rules and boundaries to walk between, otherwise the road they choose will be all over". All of you gave us an OUTSTANDING example and work example to live by. I am still friends and speak with Mrs. Melvin til this day.
I was commended over and over in my career as my work ethic and things that I was taught were a cut above throughout my work life and I think that is a strong reflection on what we were taught.
That in turn allowed me, and gave me a strong example to raise good children who are very productive members of society. I don't know how you go back and get another Briarwood and its mentors and teachers, but this is what this country needs. Men and women who cared about us, their students. Mrs. McBrayer and the entire family and the faculty at BHS, you can leave this world knowing you left a mark, a good one, that pays it forward on our lives.

By the way Coach Eskew, do you remember what you said to myself and Dixie Dean in driver's ed (by the way, never had a wreck my fault and I drive a lot!! all these years and always wear my seat belt - your first rule).... you said that Dixie and I were so tough that you would bet on us if put up against your two best football players, and bet that we would win. That was to have to play out in real life for me. Many times.
That stayed in my head all those years, when the going got tough, and even tougher at times.
As it turns out, that toughness saved my life, literally as I was mugged over 9 times in downtown Atlanta with guns held to my head and that is the short list.

God bless to all, and I am glad to have had the experience to be a student of all of you.

Shalom.
Jeannine

Ng Family

July 8, 2013

I am sorry this message comes out so late. Living right next door to Max and Betty and to only find out last month after speaking with his son-in-law that Max has moved on to live with our Lord. Max told me many a stories, as well my son did an interview with him while he was in HS. Our prayers go out to Betty and the entire McBrayer Family with their loss of such a kind and distinguished gentlemen. Our Family will always remember Max.

Greta Induni

May 23, 2013

So sorry for the loss of a great man. I always loved to listen to Maxs story's while I was cutting his hair. I will definetly miss him. So sorry for your loss. His hair stylist Greta Induni.

Jane Bonapfel Mitchell

April 10, 2013

So sorry to hear of the loss of such a great man. He greatly influenced my life in church. Praying for the family I fondly remember and offer my sincerest sympathy and love in Christ

Rex Patton

April 10, 2013

Sorry to hear this sad news. Mr. McBrayer was a large and steadying presence at Briarwood. I spent more than enough time in his office - for all the wrong reasons - but his punishments were always fair, equitable and appropriate to the crime. He was a good man. My sympathy and condolences to his family.

clayton cages

April 5, 2013

Max was our principal, a gentleman, aways fair and thoughtful, my sister and his daughter were best friends in high school. He will be remembered fondly...

Camille and Jimmy Sudderth

April 3, 2013

Sweet Betty and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May the Lord surround you with love and comfort in the coming days and years.

Andrew Merry

April 1, 2013

Was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr McBrayer he was a fime man and a GREAT roll model My deepest sympathy to the MCBRAYER family

March 31, 2013

With deepest condolences to the McBrayer family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

Gregory George

March 31, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. McBrayer's passing. I know I was a real handfull back in my high school days, but Mr. McBrayer was always a fair man, and treated all of his students with kindness and respect; a true role model.... A gentleman of the Old School; there aren't many around like him these days. GOD BLESS THE McBRAYER FAMILY !!!!

John Eskew

March 30, 2013

I was so sorry to hear that Mr. McBrayer had passed away. My sincere condolences to the McBrayer family. Mr. McBrayer was a special person; he was a lifelong dedicated educator and an outstanding administrator. He set the example of what a leader of people should be, in his dress, his actions, and his keen sense of how to motivate teachers and students to do their best. He made a positive difference in many lives over the years and I feel fortunate to have worked for him.
John Eskew Teacher/Coach Briarwood High School

Alicia Strickland

March 30, 2013

It is sad to learn of Mr. McBrayer's passing. He was an excellent school principal at Briarwood High School in East Point. When I hear about the problems in today's schools, I think that they need someone with Mr. McBrayer's cool headed guidenss and his care for the kids. He was not there to be our friend but to lead us through some of our first challenges in facing life as young adults. He was a distinguished man and one that all Buccaneers could be proud of back then and today. My sincerest sympathies to the family.

Robert L. McBrayer

March 30, 2013

Most sincere condolences are offered to Max's family on behalf of the MacBrair Family Association. May he rest in peace.

Harry Smith

March 30, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayer to the McBrayer family.

March 29, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Mrs. McBrayer,Jodi And Max from the Hood's from East Point,Philip and Racine. May God Bless all of you. Max was a great Principal, and friend.

Valora Strickland Class of '70

March 29, 2013

I was stunned to see Mr. McBrayer's obituary in the paper today. I immediately thought of his nickname, the Silver Fox. I don't think fox meant the same thing as it does now, but he was a fox!! Mr. McBrayer was a fine fit for Briarwood High School in East Point. Being in on the ground, he guided us to being the best...not to be a social club. Each item we voted on in the very beginning, he described as a new frontier. The very simple choosing of our school colors (no one else had black and white), no one else to his knowledge was a Buccaneer, he didn't want beauty pagents every week, he wanted us to have the foundations of life, he wanted us to be unique. He led us. He was always level headed and cool! When he ran for superintendent, I voted for him. I felt I knew his qualifications and that he'd do a good job. Thank you Mr. McBrayer. God bless the McBrayer family.

March 29, 2013

My prayers are with the McBrayer family. BHS could not have asked for a better man to be our Principal, role model, mentor and educator. "The Silver Fox" will always be remembered as the guiding force in the best high school. RIP Mr. McBrayer and I know you are having a glorious reunion with Ken. Judy Overton Hartlein, Class of 72

David Boyer

March 29, 2013

My sympathy to Max's family. I'll miss him.

Bobbi White Bass

March 29, 2013

Mr. McBrayer was my high school principal. He knew ALL of our names and our brothers and sisters and our parents. He made our school a community, not just a building. I had the utmost respect for him as an educator and a leader.

March 29, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the McBrayer family. Mr. Mac was an incredible Principal, teacher, mentor and always cared about the students well being. God be with the Family in their time of need. Billy Gower Class of 70 BHS.

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