Benjamin-MCRAE-Obituary

Benjamin P. MCRAE

Columbia, Virginia

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COLUMBIA, MD. - Benjamin Prince McRae, 72, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, after a lengthy illness in Columbia, Md. He was born on Dec. 8, 1939, in Aberdeen, N.C., to the late Neal Archie McRae and Helen Davis McRae. He is preceded in death by daughter, Nikkole J. McRae; and...

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High school memories!! Then you married my cousin, making you family! Rest in Peace

Gone but not forgotten, keep resting in peace

I am so sorry for the lateness of this message but I just heard recently from George Seals that Benny had passed. SO SORRY.

I did not know Bennie personally, but I played against him while he attended Huntington and I, Phenix. What a football player. He was great. I do know suzanne personally and I wish to send my heart felt sympathy to her and her beloved family. My condolences to all.

May you and your family find peace
and solace in the transition of your
loved one Bennie McRae

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Suzanne, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. You and your family are in my prayers.

December 1, 2012 (Revised)

Bennie McRae was one of Huntington High's originals. He brought enormous credit and pride to the Great Viking Family and the Virginia Peninsula.

On several occasions during the 1960s and early 1970s, he and I had conversations, which were always engaging, warm, and mutually respectful. He was into his meteoric athletic career; I was in the early stages of a long-haul of engineering and academics. With a humorous and irreverent edge, we often asked...

I wish to extend my heart felt condolence to the Mcrae family,be you blessed !