James Rufus McCary

James Rufus McCary

James McCary Obituary

Published by Henderson & Sons Funeral Home - Oaknoll Chapel - Rome on Sep. 9, 2019.
James was born on February 28, 1926 and passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. He served his country during World War II in the South Pacific campaign in the United States Navy. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 1:00 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church with Dr. Dale Levan officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with the American Legion Post #5 Honor Guard presenting military honors. The family will receive friends at Fellowship Baptist Church on Wednesday from 11:00 am until the service time.

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September 13, 2019

Veronica Johnson posted to the memorial.

September 11, 2019

Nancy Baker posted to the memorial.

September 11, 2019

Charlotte Ford posted to the memorial.

Veronica Johnson

September 13, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Nancy Baker

September 11, 2019

David and family,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing.
He was such a good, sweet man.
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you
all during this very hard time.
Nancy Baker & family

Charlotte Ford

September 11, 2019

So sorry for your loss.Rufus& Evelyn were 2 of the first members of mine& Jack's family to visit us as we were moving in to our first home near Jack& Louise.
I fell in love with them both immediately & have so many wonderful memories of them both.It is my prayer David and to all that loved Rufus (&Evelyn)that our wonderful happy memories will help ease our grief.
With love,hugs,& prayers,
Charlotte

Lane Baker

September 10, 2019

Thinking of you David. What an incredible family! They are together in heaven. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Denice Stringfield

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Tina Burkhalter

September 10, 2019

Burnett Ferry Road will never be the same. We are thinking of your entire family with love. Tina Gowen Burkhalter and family

Greg & Cathy Hawkins

September 10, 2019

David, Cheryl & Family,
Were so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Also of your Mothers, we had not heard. We only knew theyd been ill. I know your heart is heavy with grief & youre tired. You can now rest in knowing they are together again. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
We send our Love & Deepest Sympathy to all.

gregg burkhalter

September 10, 2019

David and Cheryl, My deepest sympathies to you and your families.

Mike and Cheryl Salemi

September 9, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mike and Cheryl Salemi

Bennie Harbin

September 9, 2019

David. Im so sorry for your loss.

Tim Langford

September 9, 2019

David, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Audry Law Langford

David and Beverly Moncus

September 9, 2019

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family.

Glancy and Jane Watson

September 8, 2019

With deepest sympathy

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