Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1927
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
Robert McFeely Obituary
Augusta, GA— Mr. Robert Alton "Mac" McFeely, 92, entered into rest on December 16, 2019. He was a loving husband of 68 years to Eunice Prescott McFeely.
Mac was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and enlisted in the US Navy for WWII at 17 years old. Following the war, he was a graduate of Augusta Junior College and earned his BBA and his MBA from the University of Georgia where he was a member of the ATO Fraternity.
He began his career with the Atomic Energy Commission at the Savannah River Plant and retired from the Department of Energy after 35 years as Director of Contracts and Procurements. Mac was a member of the Augusta Elks Lodge #205, past president of the Small Business League and past president of Augusta College Alumni Association. He was past president of the Augusta Chapter and State Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was a founding member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church where he served on the vestry. Mac was a devoted father, grandfather and husband.
Family members, in addition to his wife, include his daughters: Julie Anson (Gary), Jeannie Hightower (Tom), and Lynda Smith (Chris); son: Gregg McFeely (Elaine); grandchildren: Leslie Dickenson (Adam), Christopher Smith, Brooke Nickelson (Jimmy), Joseph Smith, and Ryan McFeely; and niece: Laura Dent (Michael).
The memorial service will be Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church with Rev. James T. Said officiating. The family will receive friends for a reception in the parish hall following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com/obits
The Augusta Chronicle - 12/18/2019
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert McFeely
James Price
December 21, 2019
Julie, so sorry to hear of Mac's death. He was a wonderful friend. Everyone who knew him enjoyed being with Mac. He always made you feel better. He will be missed.
Ginger Drennon
December 20, 2019
Eunice, May God be with you and the family at this sad time. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Don and Ginger Drennon
Gail Jenkins Phelps
December 19, 2019
Eunice, You are in my thoughts and prayers -
Bob Davies
December 19, 2019
Mac was a true friend I enjoyed going to coffee with him on Thursday with the church group. Mac loved his church, and the Univ of Georgia in that order.
Eunice and family my deepest sympathies are with you all.
Anne Bohler-McGowan
December 19, 2019
You and Your Family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of "Mac". I have many wonderful and fun memories of him.
Bob"Mac" McFeely
Ralph Angelo
December 18, 2019
So sorry to hear of "Macs" passing. Mac was the past president of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Georgia Federation and the Augusta Chapter 101. He was an able advocate and defender of the earned benefits of Federal employees in all agencies. Mac was truly respected by so many in the community. Our condolences to Eunice and the entire McFeely family.
Ralph Angelo, President
NARFE Augusta Chapter 101
Sharon Eagler
December 17, 2019
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Father. May God embrace you and hold you in his loving arms.
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results
Make a Donation
in Robert McFeely's name
Memorial Events
for Robert McFeely
Funeral services provided by:
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - Augusta214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907
How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Robert McFeely's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
