Rev. Jerry "Mac" McRaven

Pastor Mac was a great guy, father and husband. Condolences, love & prayers to his wife Janice, his son Joshua & the rest of the family.

I was acquainted with Mac when I was a Marine assigned to 3 /9 Lima Co. Wpns Plt. In Okinawa 1978-79. Mac was one of the Corpsman assigned to my Company. I am sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to the family.

Rev. Jerry and his wife Janice are my neighbors. Any time I would walk over to their backyard he would say "Well, Howdy, neighbor! " With a big smile on his face, every time I saw them.

Uncle Jerry was a true Man of God. He had a great sense of humor. He always liked to pinch my cheeks whenever I saw him. He will be truly missed. Stephanie

Mac and I served together during my 1st overseas tour in Okinawa Japan. Mac was one of the company corpsman and I was a young Marine. We were with the Third Battalion, Ninth Marine Regiment. Mac and I also had the opportunity to be deployed to Camp Fuji on mainland Japan at the base of Mt. Fuji which he climbed. We were able to travel to Tokyo and also the Naval base at Yokosuka. Mac was like an older brother but also a good friend. When I was reassigned to Quantico Marine Base in January of...

Mac and I were
friends during our time as Navy corpsman attached to the Marine Corp. I do not recall the exact time we met. We did not work together. We were assigned to different units. It was as if Mac was just there and we became instant friends.
Even though our Earthly journey was brief, Mac had a big influence on me. His laugh, jokes, and perspective on life has stayed with me to this day.
It was an honor to have shared a bit of the journey with Mac.
To his friends...

He was a good man, full of faith, laughter and wisdom. Very much into prophecy.

So sorry to hear of the passing of this great Man of God. May the Lord bless Janice and Joshua and all his loved ones and comfort them. We shall meet again.

I am so sad to hear this news. Janice, I met you at the Cherryville School Reunion last year. I could tell that you and Jerry were devoted to each other and both of you were devoted to the Lord. I pray that you will feel God's tender love for you at this time. Peace be with you, my dear Sister.