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Eugene McELROY Obituary

McELROY, Master Chief Petty Officer Eugene Lee 94, passed away peacefully November 23, 2019 at JAH Veteran's Hospital, Tampa, FL. Born in Duluth Ga to Lawrence and Ollie McElroy, Eugene was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and Cold War. Eugene served in the Army Air Corp 1943-1946, and retired as MCPO E-9 in 1964. Eugene is survived by his daughter, Patricia McElroy Lowery and preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Anna Ray McElroy and his son, Ronald McElroy. Eugene's full military honors funeral is Dec. 20, 2019 1 pm at Bay Pines National Cemetery. In Leu of flowers please send a memorial donation to the Patriot Riders or the veterans association of your choice.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 8, 2019.

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Patti Lowery

December 15, 2019

I love you and miss you Dad. I find comfort in knowing you are in heaven with Mom and Ronnie. I listen to yours and Mom's song a lot, This is Always' Harry James Orchestra. And The song your mother used to sing, Life's Railway To Heaven, Johnny Cash has a great version of the song. Your final Salute on Dec 20th Bay Pines National Cemetery will be fitting for a Master Chief, with full military honors. Far winds and forward seas! Love, your Daughter.

Patti Lowery

December 15, 2019

I love you and miss you Dad. I find comfort in knowing you are in heaven with Mom and Ronnie. I listen to yours and Mom's song a lot, This is Always' Harry James Orchestra. And the song your mother used to sing, Life's Railway To Heaven , Johnny Cash has a great version of the song. Your final Salute on Dec 20th Bay Pines National Cemetery will be fitting for a Master Chief, with full military honors. Far winds and forward seas! Love, your Daughter.

Patti McElroy Lowery

December 15, 2019

I love you and miss you Dad. I find comfort in knowing you are in heaven with Mom and Ronnie. I listen to yours and Mom's song a lot, This is Always' Harry James Orchestra. And the song your Mother used to sing, Life's Railway To Heaven , Johnny Cash has a great version of the song. Your final Salute on Dec 20th Bay Pines National Cemetery will be fitting for a Master Chief, with full military honors. Far winds and forward seas! Love, your Daughter.

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