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Winbon McAlhaney Obituary

Winbon Hardee "Mac" McAlhaneyWinbon Hardee "Mac" McAlhaney, 88, husband of Trudy Godley McAlhaney, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at his residence on Distant Island, Beaufort, SC. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 21, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Anderson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 2:00pm at Carteret Street United Methodist Church with interment in Beaufort Memorial Gardens. Mr. McAlhaney was born on October 10, 1924 in Hampton, SC. He is the son of the late Winbon Cape McAlhaney and Deborah Tuten McAlhaney. Mr. McAlhaney was a member of Carteret Street United Methodist Church where he was a member of CSMC Men's Club and Horton Bible Class. He retired from United Telephone Company as District Manager. He was an avid fisherman and the High Sheriff of Distant Island. Surviving in addition to his wife, Trudy; two daughters, Henrietta McAlhaney Bayne (Howard) and Faith McAlhaney Harper; one son, Winbon Hardee McAlhaney, Jr. (Beverly); one sister, Lorraine McAlhaney Boeyen (Whitey); grandchildren, Lewis Bayne, Matthew Bayne, Joseph Harper (Paige), McAlhaney Harper (Mandy), Clay Harper, Emily McAlhaney Konicek (Chris), Abigail McAlhaney, Elizabeth Bayne Musto (Troy); great grandchildren, Ty Harper, Griff Harper, Joseph Harper, Cape Harper, Hope Harper and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Doris McAlhaney Burke; three brothers, Cape Junior McAlhaney, Wilson Lee McAlhaney and Henry Tyrone McAlhaney. The family suggests that donations be made to Carteret Street United Methodist Church, 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. Anderson Funeral Home is serving the family.

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Published by The Island Packet from Jun. 20 to Jul. 20, 2013.

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patsy cooler norton

June 25, 2013

I am sorry that I wasn't able to attend. Both of you go back a long time with my parents, Hubert and Hazel Cooler, and our family. He will be missed and always loved bt those who knew him. Prayers to all.

June 24, 2013

so sorry about mr mac, I am on the road in Alaska.

Shirley Woods

June 23, 2013

So sorry I wasn't able to be there for the family, but I have been very sick and still recuperating. My thoughts and prayers for you were there. Hugs, Shirley

william waskiewicz

June 20, 2013

I will remember that smile that he always seemed to have.

Shirley Woods

June 20, 2013

Uncle Mac was a special person and will be very missed. He always made me feel like a part of the family. Prayers for all of the family for strength and grace throughout this time.

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