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George Albert McElroy

Houston, Texas

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George Albert McElroy, a journalist and teacher well-known in his native Houston as "Mr. Mac," died Saturday evening, Oct. 7, 2006, at age 84. He loved to say he was born "with ink in his blood," on May 25, 1922. He was the son of Philomena and Hugh McElroy, a decorated veteran who charged the...

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Mr. Mac: I never had the pleasure of meeting you in person. I did have the priviledge of speaking with you on the telephone. Because of you, I had the vision and courage to pursue a higher degree. Thank you for being you. God bless you and the rest of the family always.

To The McElroy Family,
I extend my deepest sympathy to you, for your loss.
I was a student of Mr. Mac at Texas Southern University from 1980-1984. He was a wonderful teacher and support system for me. One thing about Mr. Mac was that he never held back on words and always said exactly what he thought. I learned not only about writing, but about life. He will be truly missed, but his legacy will live forever.

Carol Arvie-Gooden

Toni - Please know that you and your sisters are in our prayers. Your dad was the greatest. I'm glad we had the opportunity to meet him and hang out a few times. You were always there for your dad and you will be blessed as a result.

Dear Toni and Family,
Mr. Mac will truely be missed. However We will cherish the good times we spent with you and your father. Leslie and Russell Smith

Mr. Mac touched so many lives and inspired us all to do our best in the field of journalism. At his funeral, I looked around and saw so many people who are no doubt grateful to Mr.Mac. To his family we say thank you and know that you are in our prayers.

I am so sorry to learn of the death of such a wonderful gentleman. He was quiet in his strength and humble in the face of all of his accomplishments. Sherridan, know that my prayers are with you and your sisters.

To the McElroy Family (especially Kathleen (Kathy). My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your Father.
May God comfort you and your family in this time of need.

Mr.McElroy was my Journalism Mentor at Texas Southern University's Upward Bound Project...always encouraging, always smiling...never judging. It was as if he could see through you. Even though more than 25-years of my life have been as a Journalist, Mr. McElroy always told me that he saw me really "acting." I did, with the Ensemble Theatre of Houston, and now in New York City, I mentor others, in journalism and...acting. Thank you Mr McElroy! Such an humble and great man whose legacy of...

Dear McElroy Family:
"Mr. Mac" and my father were colleagues at Texas Southern University for many years. I am truly grateful that our paths crossed--"Mr. Mac" was a great, intelligent and wonderful man who always had a story to share. He will be greatly missed. May God give you much comfort during this time of bereavement.