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1943
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2017
Junius McIntyre Obituary
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Junius David McIntyre, 74, passed away at home after a short illness on January 27, 2017. A Celebration of life of service for friends and family will be held at St. Columb's Episcopal Church, 550 Sunnybrook Road in Ridgeland, MS on Tuesday. January 31, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM and Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. A committal service will follow in the memorial garden columbarium.
David was born in Vicksburg, MS, on January 12, 1943, to Junius Ignatious and Laura McIntyre. He graduated from St. Aloysius High School and the University of Southern MS. David made a lifetime career with the MS Employment Security Commission. Upon his retirement in 2004, he continued his life of service with St. Columb's Episcopal Church, IONA House Food Pantry and the National Association of Mental Illness. He was a member and President of MS International Personnel in Employment Service and was awarded MS IAPESter of the year. He was also awarded the Dept of Rehabilitation Services Community Services Award.
David dedicated his life to serving his fellow man. He lived by the motto "He is not heavy, he's my brother." He loved life and spread his positive attitude through his famous stories and anecdotes. He treasured his family, good friends and good food.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Hanisee, sister, Betty Middleton and brother, Jimmy McIntyre.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Pat; children, Tim McIntyre and Erin Grice (Brad) and three beautiful grandchildren Eva June, Hattie Grace and Bradford Harris.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Columb's Episcopal Church Building Fund or St. Columb's IONA Food Pantry.
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January 30, 2017
My condolences to the family on the loss of David. May the God of tender mercies (2 Cor 1:3) comfort the family during this difficult time.
Margaret Collier
January 30, 2017
Pat-
We are so saddened to hear of your loss of David. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow and may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
We will be keeping you, Tim, and Erin and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Harris & Margaret Collier
Mary Eileen Schutt
January 29, 2017
Pat, Wally and I are so very sorry for David's passing. Please if anything we can do don't hesitate to call us, we're right around the corner. Again, so very sorry, you and your family are in our Prayers. .
Danny Setaro
January 29, 2017
My prayers and thoughts are with David's family during this difficult time. At recent class of '61 St. Al reunions we shared the good times we had.
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January 29, 2017
My condolences for the lost of your beloved Junius. I know he will surely be missed. May the God of all comfort continue to comfort the family at this time.
January 29, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends, for the lost of their beloved Junius. I hope the promise at John 6:39 can bring real comfort. Knowing that there is hope for our lost love ones can be reassuring.
David Nohra
January 28, 2017
My prayers are offered for the family and in thanksgiving for the part of David's life I had the privilege of sharing. He was my upperclassman in high school and one you could always count on being helpful, kind, cheerful and faithful.
Now with his Father, I know he will excel even more!
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