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James Edward McCrary Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Louis McCrary and Beulah (Force) McCrary; and sister, Beulah Mae Jenkins.
James worked at Swift Company 20 years, Chicopee Mills Manufacturing for 25 years, and Landscaper of Yards for 35 years, retiring in June of 1993.
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Mattie R. McCrary; daughters, Cathy Kimbro, Lorraine (Samuel) Shields, Debora (David) Shirley, Miriam Yvette Prim; and son, Edwin A. "Tony" (Terri) McCrary; former son-in-law, Oscar Prim; sisters, Mary Catherine (Jimmy) Bryson and Flora J. McCrary; an aunt, Rosa McCrary; seven grandchildren, Catrina Lashay (Michael) Reeves, Lawanna Kimbro, Tashia Shirley, Janna McCrary, David "DJ" Shirley Jr., Oscar "Trey" Prim III, Brittany Prim; five great-grandsons, Michael Reeves, Deon Price, Quintavious Brownlee, Antonio Reeves and Leo "Flash" Handy; brothers-in-law, Seaffers (Eva) Millsap, Charles (Linda) Millsap and Gary (Tangi) Millsap; a very special adopted daughter, Barbara Washington; and grandson, Frederick Washington; special friends, Betty Hopkins, Mattie Williams, Kathryn Goudelock, and Cecil Randolph; special cousins, Joe Thomas, the Rev. Douglas Force and Roland Force; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at Saint John Baptist Church, 757 EE Butler Parkway. The Rev. Stephen P. Samuel will officiate. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Ward's Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Condolences may be made online at wardsfh.com. Ward's Funeral Home, 758 Main St. SW, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Aunt Rosa Mae & La Dawn McCrary
December 16, 2015
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. -John 14:1-3
James Edward McCrary believed this, and is now residing in the place that God fashioned just for him.
We are praying for the entire McCrary family. The passing of James Edward was a loss for us all. We will continue to pray for the strength and comfort that only God can provide for you all.
Love
Aunt Rosa Mae McCrary & La Dawn McCrary-Brooks
December 14, 2015
So sorry for your loss, I remember your dad for years I'll be praying for you all ! May God give you all strength at time of loss.
Tammie Bacle
December 13, 2015
Lorraine I am so sorry for you loss. May God give you peace at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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