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Daniel McCray Obituary

McCray Daniel McCray, age 92, made his transition into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at his residence. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for 27 years. He was a Columbus Public School graduate and attended Civilian Conservation Corps known as 3 C Camp. Retired from Ohio State University Hospital Dietetics Department after 32 years of service as Dietary Manager. Preceded in death by wife Betty McCray and son Danny Jr., sisters Elise Parks, Lillian Marshall, brothers-in-law Harry Randle and Willie Marshall. Survived by sisters, Piccola (George) Leigh, Ernestine Randle; brother, Charles Bowman; godson, Michah Dillard; host of nieces, nephews, cousin, friends; longtime special friends, Jimmy (Jean) Wilson, Charles Tenant, Wanda Dillard and Lemar Milner. Funeral service Monday 12Noon, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2188 Woodward Ave. Visitation 11 a.m.-12Noon. (NOTICE A CHANGE IN TIME AND LOCATION OF SERVICE.) Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, 3700 Refugee Rd.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19, 2014.

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Mary Cotton

October 19, 2014

I'm glad I met you. God rest your soul.

Michael Harper

October 18, 2014

Mr. Daniel McCray was a thoughtful and knowledgeable man always eager to to assist and train his personnel. He was a great Supervisor

October 14, 2014

take care uncle danny i'll miss you

Faustien (Tina) Wilson

October 14, 2014

Mr. D, I count it as all joy that the Lord allowed me to meet you and to get to know you. I will always cherish the stories you told and the wisdom you gave me.

October 14, 2014

RiH uncle danny you will be missed. Love you, tanya

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