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James McAfee Obituary

James T. McAfee June 17, 1939 - November 3, 2004 ATLANTA, GA James T. McAfee Jr., 65, of Big Canoe, Ga., and Seabrook Island, S.C., died Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Memorial services will be held today, Friday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m., at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Atlanta, with Dr. David Sapp, Dr. R. Kirby Godsey, Dr. Hyran E. Barefoot, Dr. John R. Claypool and Dr. Alan Culpepper officiating. Special music will be performed by the Mercer University Singers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Mercer University Board of Trustees and faculty of the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University. Burial will be private. Visitation will be one hour before the service today, Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at the church. Mr. McAfee was born June 17, 1939, in Chattanooga, Tenn., the son of James T. and Frances Hilliard McAfee. He was chairman of Hallmark Systems, Inc., an Atlanta-based health care company. Mr. McAfee was chairman of the board and president of Hallmark Healthcare Corporation from 1987 through 1994. Mr. McAfee led the company through an extensive restructuring and refocusing of operations culminating in the merger of HallmarkHealthcare Corporation with Community Health Systems. Prior to his association with Hallmark, Mr. McAfee was executive vice president and responsible for Charter Medical Corporation's operations. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Charter Medical Corporation. During his leadership, Charter developed, opened and managed more than 88 hospitals in the United States and Europe. Mr. McAfee had alsopreviously served as senior vice president of Hospital Affiliates International and chief executive officer of two community-owned hospitals. Mr. McAfee was a member of the American Hospital Association and a former member of the AHA Board of Trustees. He was also a member of the Board of Governors of the Federation of American Health Systems. He was a graduate of Union University in Jackson, Tenn., and Georgia State University. Union awarded him an honorary L.L.D. degree in 1990, and Mercer University awarded him an honorary L.L.D. degree in 1999. A member and past chairman of Mercer's Board of Trustees, Mr. McAfee had served his alma mater as a trustee and Union's McAfee School of Business was named in his honor in 1994. Mercer's McAfee School of Theology was named in honor of him and his wife, Carolyn, in 1997. Mr. McAfee was a Trustee at Belmont University, Nashville, Tenn., and O'More College of Design, Franklin, Tenn. Mr. McAfee was chairman of the board of Baptists Today. Survivors include: his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Townsend McAfee of Big Canoe, Ga., and Seabrook Island, S.C.; son, J. Thomas McAfee III, and daughter-in-law, Julie Crangle McAfee, Big Canoe, Ga. Memorials can be made to the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son, Arlington Chapel 173 Allen Road, NE Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (404) 851-9900.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Nov. 5, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for James McAfee

Sponsored by The James T. McAfee, Jr. and Carolyn T. McAfee Foundation.

26 Entries

Lee Martin

October 29, 2019

Jim was a good friend and a wonderful man! We will all miss him. Lee Martin Sandy

Martha Cole

November 15, 2004

Dear Carolyn, Joe and I were so sad to learn of your husband's death. You have lost so many from your family in these past few months, but no loss can prepare you for this one. As a friend who grew up with you (remember Mother's Sunday School slumber parties where she went to bed and I had a party with you all..and the beginner band in Parsons? as well as all the years in First Baptist) Just know that you and your family are in our daily prayers.

Jerry Brown

November 8, 2004

Dear Carolyn,

Although we haven't met, on my thrice-weekly bike outings, I've followed the building of your lovely home on Ocean Pointe, and looked forward to seeing Jim on the Island. In fact, for several weeks, I have had his name and number on a short list of people to call. I'm sorry I didn't catch up on the list and make that call before now.

In the early 90's, at the suggestion of mutual friend, Jane Shivers, I met Jim for a long lunch in Buckhead. We formed an immediate friendship, and Jim was kind enough to to help my daughter, a Christian band vocalist, with some recording contacts in Nashville -- one of whom was, as I recall, one of your children.

Jim and I met several other times during my Atlanta years, usually related to a shared interest in The Highlands Progam. I came to admire how his personality, actions and style exemplified Christianity in the workplace.

My wife, Susan, and I have been on Seabrook Island full time for three years now. After God chose to grant me still another life, healing my body of Multiple Myeloma, we are hoping to continue in ministry with the opening of a Christian coffee house in the Charleston area.

I had looked forward to telling Jim about the plan; nevertheless, his influence on me will be reflected in my commitment to use my business experience to help further the Kingdom.

I offer my deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family in your loss of this good man. When you are next on the Island, I hope you will give us a call and perhaps we'll have the opportunity to meet.

In Him,

Jerry Brown

Sandi and Bob Shipp

November 8, 2004

Carolyn:

We have just learned of Jim's death and are so saddened for you. Though time and location have seperated us, we remember fondly those Macon days that we enjoyed together with Mercer, Wesleyan, church, symphony, and Morning Music Club affiliations and activities. Jim leaves an incredible legacy and will be greatly missed by all that were priveledged to know him.

Our love and prayers to you and Tom,

Sandi and Bob

Ed and Nancy Callis

November 5, 2004

Carolyn, we were deeply saddened to learn of James' death. We send our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. We have very fond memories from high school and college. Your are all in our prayers.

Adrienne Hatcher Phillips

November 5, 2004

Dear Carolyn and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. James and you are a part of my fond memories. You always shared our fun times of school days from elementary through college. It has been pleasant to renew friendships at the class reunions. Certainly I grieve with you at this time.

TOM TATE

November 5, 2004

dear carolyn, what sad news. i am so sorry to hear about jim. i will always think of our days as newsboys at the jackson sun, as band mates at jackson high, and at union univ. it was always fun to be with jim. he had a great sense of humor and was always a regular good ole boy to me. i do hope you will come to his JHS CLASS OF 57 REUNION..my sincere sympathy to you and tom. FROM TOMMY TATE

Ronald Boud

November 5, 2004

Dear Carolyn and Tom:

Jan and I were deeply saddened to learn of Jim's death. We shall greatly miss him. His love of music and his contribution to the lives of so many will always be remembered and appreciated. You have been in our prayers every day.

Ron Boud

Harry and Margaret Eskew

November 5, 2004

We were privileged to have one contact with Jim McAfee. At the Judson-Rice Dinner sponsored by Baptists Today, he came up to us afterwards and introduced himself. Margaret and I join many others in remembering you in our prayers. We give thanks for what the McAfee family has meant to Mercer University over the years. I taught church music for 36 years on the faculty of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. I'm now retired and Margaret is teaching at Mercer. Goe bless and grant you the comfort and strength you need now and in the days ahead.

Jim Bishop

November 5, 2004

Dear Carolyn,

Joyce and I send our sincerest sympathy to you and your family during this time of great loss. I will always have the fondest memories of you and James and will forever be greatful to him for the kindness he showed our daughter by writing a letter of recommendation, when she was trying to obtain her first job. Our time together, though only shared every five years or so, were wonderful. We will remember you in our prayers. Take care.

Jimmy "Tiger Jim" Bishop

hamp&trudy williams

November 4, 2004

Carolyn, Tom, & Julie

I've really lost one of my oldest friends - going back to early elementary school. James, his parents, and brother moved to Jackson and lived on Glendale St, about a block from my house on Morgan. We started playing together and continued our friendship when they moved to Deaderick - again only a block away. James was raised in a pretty strict Baptist family and I was in a more lienient Methodist family - I could play cards, go to picture shows, and dance in Jr and High School when he wasn't allowed to do these vices!!!! Our friendship continued on until we parted after high school and was rekindled when we moved to Tullahoma where James was hospital administrator and had married Carolyn - you weren't here yet Tom. James, Trudy's doctor and I were visiting and having coffee in James' office the night that Trudy was ready for delivery of our second child - the nurses had to phone his office and tell the doctor that delivery was any time. Our 45th class reunion was great with the party eve that James/Carolyn hosted - he really enjoyed those moments with the class. We will greatly miss him and expect to see Carolyn at our 50th reunion

Lee S. "Sandy" Martin III

November 4, 2004

Carloyn, Jim and I had a great deal in common and I had a great deal of respect and admiration for his accomplishments and his Christian life. We both were in the Health Care area of business and both in the systems and computer areas. Jim and I crossed paths many times after we graduated from Jackson High and we had a good time being competitors he with Charter and I the prime consultant for HCA. Then when I was in Atlanta he and I competed with Hallmark and I with Excutive Solution Providers. I consider it a very great privalage to have known James and we as Christians know he is with the Lord this Day. May God bless you and if I can help in any way let me know!

Sandy Martin, (Lee S. Martin III)

Barry Thompson

November 4, 2004

Dear Carolyn,

Jo Ann and I were stunned and saddened to learn of James' passing.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Fond memories of our time together at Jackson High were strengthened by our "reconnection" at recent JHS C'57 reunions. While your generosity and James' in the decades since graduation will long impact many, I'll always treasure the memory of him as a "regular guy", a witty classmate and a true friend.

Mil Hatcher

November 4, 2004

Carolyn,Jim was a giant in his industry, was a leader wherever his interests took him, and was a devoted family man. For many years, he was more like the big brother that I never had. He has played a big part in my life, and he will be sorely missed by all. Aileen's and my thoughts and condolences are with you. Sorry that we missed you when we went by the hospital Sunday.

Ron Grizzle

November 4, 2004

My family and I are praying for you during this difficult time. Jim meant a great deal to me, and I will always appreciate his affirmation during some challenging times in my life. Ron and Penny Grizzle

Sara Powell

November 4, 2004

Carolyn, Bill and I were so sorry to hear of Jim's illness, surgery and subsequent death. You all have been in our prayers and you, Tom and Julie will continue so. I don't have your new address/es, but want to stay in touch...

Lisa Smith-Douglas

November 4, 2004

Mrs. McAfee,

I offer my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband, Jim McAfee. I had the opportunity to work for Mr. McAfee as his assistant in Atlanta and am glad to have had the privilege of knowing him. He had a very blessed life and was always happy to share the many interesting stories and adventures he had with me. Those discussions became part of our morning ritual and the part of my job I loved the most. He always had the kindest words and highest regards for you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Tom during this time.

Jim Burruss

November 4, 2004

My wife and I are saddened to hear of James' passing. I have fond memories of our early high school years when we carried newspapers together in Jackson, TN. We were able to reconnect when James became administrator of a Huntsville, AL, hospital. Our sympathies and prayers go to Carolyn and family.

Charles and Roxie Marston

November 4, 2004

Carolyn, Tom and Julie,

Please know today that Charles and I want to share in your and our loss. What an inspiration you both have been throughout life. It is even more special now to remember being your guests last year at the Western affair hosted by O'More School of Design at the Peabody Hotel in Nashville. Our connections through our schooling in the Jackson Schools and Union University music department serve to bond friendships. It makes one grateful that we have come this way.

Please know that we care.

Marilyn Tritt

November 4, 2004

Carolyn & family,

My sympathy is with you at this difficult time. James was a wonderful person. I consider it a priviledge to have been a part of his life through the Class of '57. You all are in my prayers.

Sally Harlan

November 4, 2004

Van and I send love and prayers to you,Carolyn and your loved ones. Jim was too young and vital to lose. Sally Harlan

Sondra (Medlin) Todd

November 4, 2004

Carolyn and family,

My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you comfort and strength during your grief recovery. As you know already, without Him, we can do nothing.

I am so thankful that we all had the special time together at the class reunion. That time will be cherished as well as the growing up years together.

In His Care,

Ruth Jenkins

November 4, 2004

Mr. James T. McAfee, Jr. will be missed greatly. I worked with Mr. McAfee for over three years and have the greatest respect for him and the example he set for those around him. I enjoyed Mr. McAfee's stories. The memories ranged from delivering newspapers as a boy to his first job as CEO of a hospital at a young age. Mr. McAfee earned my respect by showing respect for those around him and especially

the esteem he showed for his wife, Mrs. Carolyn McAfee. Mr. McAfee lived fully. If everyone lived as fully and with the same zest for life as Mr. McAfee, the world would be a much better and more entertaining place. My heartfelt condolences go out to Mrs. McAfee and Tom. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Ruth Jenkins

Bill Haynes

November 4, 2004

Carolyn,

Deloria joins me in offering our deepest sympathy at this time. While the generosity of Jim will endure for generations, I know your sorrow is deep. We wish we could be there with you and Tom, but please know our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead.

Bill Haynes

Hal and Sandy Currin

November 4, 2004

Carolyn: We were so sorry to hear about James. I know Mom and Daddy have stayed in close contact with you all these years and they have been blessed with your friendship.

We will be thinking about you and praying for you and your family.

Love, Hal and Sandy Currin

Charlie Russell

November 4, 2004

Carolyn, Please know that my wife, Patsy and I are praying for you and your family in this tragic time in your life. James and I were High School friends and both enjoyed remembering our past friendship at the past JHS class of 1957 reunions, we all will miss him and please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you always.

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