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Mac McCormick Obituary

Noted guitar maker.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jun. 14, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mac McCormick

30 Entries

April 12, 2019

While visiting a close friend in Columbus in 2004 or so I chanced to stumble in to Mac's shop. Sawdust and wood chips on the floor, a thin coat of dust on every surface, guitars and mandolins hanging in every nook and cranny. A bearded, disheveled Mac McCormick puffing on a hand rolled cigarette as he went about his craft.... I instantly knew that I was in exactly the right place.... I purchased one of his standards that day and ordered a custom as well. I now own (6) Taylor acoustics as well as (2) Yairis and (3) McCormicks. The custom that Mac built for me is still my player and always will be. Mac was a unique man, a kind and caring artisan who was more than willing to sit and share his love of craft for as long as you were willing to stay and listen. I stayed a while..... Sometimes, if you're lucky, you meet someone that makes a lasting impression... I consider myself a lucky man... Rest in peace Mac. Hope to see you again on the other side...
Mac Todd

Patricia Salter

July 6, 2017

I am so proud to be the owner of one of Mac's guitars.
He did repair work for me on other guitars which is how I found the shop. There was just something about the look and sound of his finely crafted acoustic guitars I felt compelled to buy one. Fine instruments hanging is his humble, dusty shop. Unusual instruments lining the racks. He is one of the most
colorful and talented people I ever met. It is apparent he loved his craft as did his wife, Ann, with her leaded glass craft.
Rest in peace and I pray we all have a
work we love like Mac did....

Mike Farris

October 30, 2007

Anne,
What a great pleasure to have had Mac as a brother-in-law and to see his work so appreciated.

Mac was truly one of a kind and I miss him every day. Take care little sister, we'll see him again bye and bye.

Don Claybaugh

July 19, 2007

I'll miss him greatly.I have the instrument he made for me to remember him by.Ann you have my deepest sympothy.

Ken Adams

June 26, 2007

Dear Anne, I'm sorry for your loss. Mac was a great man and a special person as well as a good friend. I'll always have the beautiful custom work he did on my guitars to remember him by.

Mary Kemp

June 19, 2007

Anne, We were so sorry to learn of Mac's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Hope to see you soon. Love, Mary,Bruce and Allison Kemp

Eunice Dady

June 19, 2007

Anne,
TImes are hard, we have lost a good man in our family one of the very few. I wish I could have done more. I'm sorry we lost him and we will all miss him greatly. We love you both. All my love
Necee

Me McCormick

June 19, 2007

Anne
I'm thinking of you and praying for you daily with all my Love Vicki your daughter too.

Irby Gilder

June 18, 2007

Ann,
I am sorry for you loss. Mr Mac was a good man

Irby Gilder

June 18, 2007

Mr. Mac was a special man, I will treasure my guitar he built for me for the rest of my life. He was a good man.

George Little

June 17, 2007

Anne:

It's pretty obvious from reading the tributes to Mac that he made everyone feel special. It was a pleasure and privilage to be associated with such a man! He was a true artist in his field!

Brian Fowler

June 17, 2007

Mac, you will be missed. I will cherish the 2 mandolins you built me and play them as long as I live. Anne, I am so very sorry for your loss. I love you both and am praying for you. Love Brian Fowler

Ben Roberts

June 16, 2007

Mac, you are already missed! What a classy man with an amazing gift. Mac was a very caring friend, I will miss him always.

Ann, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ken Clark

June 16, 2007

Mac was always there for me, whether it was a full setup or a minor tweak. He never would accept payment. He was more intersted in his craftsmanship than making money and he was a true craftsman. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. I know I will miss him. May God be with his family.

tim neal

June 16, 2007

always enjoyed sitting and talking to mac about the ole days--truly unique craftsman--he will be missed

Butch Thomas

June 15, 2007

There will never be another Mac. Talent like his is rare and personalities like his even more rare. He was a great craftsman and a great person. I will truly miss him.

Brooks Hutchinson

June 15, 2007

Dear Ann,
I am very sorry. Mr. McCormick was very forgiving with me being a novice at woodworking. He will be dearly missed. God Bless you.

dudley

June 15, 2007

i am so sorry for your loss. may God be with you in this difficult time.

Jim

June 15, 2007

In Loving Memory of Mac. He worked with his hands in wood just as Jesus did.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27

Ricky D'Amato

June 15, 2007

I will never forget how Mac would accept me and my beloved labrador,Angel, into his shop when I would visit. Even though I was a novice guitarist, Mac would always spend time time with me discussing guitars and life. Many a pleasant morning was spent listening to classical music on the radio and discovering the treasures within Mac's shop and heart. A truly great man. Ann, his precious wife, reflects his same kind spirit. I greive for her loss.

Bevelon (Johnson) Theriault

June 15, 2007

My brother, Steve Johnson, was privileged to own a Mac-made guitar. He always visited with Mac when he came to Columbus. We knew when he went to Mac's shop, Steve would be there for awhile soaking in Mac's uniqueness. Mac was a person who helped give Columbus its character. He will be missed.

Michele Cartledge - Collins

June 15, 2007

Anne, We became so close to you and Mac while he was in the hospital with dad. You two have entered our family and touched our hearts. We love you and are praying for you.

James Crowe

June 15, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ed Ray

June 14, 2007

Mac will be dearly missed. What a true master craftsman, as well as a good friend. God Bless his family.

Brian, Ruthie, and Abbey Lee Hite

June 14, 2007

We love you Anne and we loved Mac. We're all at a loss for words, but we know that we're better for having known you both. God's peace to you.

Cindy Hutto

June 14, 2007

God Bless you during your loss.
Cindy Fountain Hutto

Jim & Claudia King & Clark

June 14, 2007

Dear Anne,

We used to drive from Auburn to Columbus to have Mac change Jim's guitar strings just to have the chance to spend time with him. We will miss him, and always remember him for being a dear and genuine soul, as are you. It's hard to find words. If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to let us know. You can email us at [email protected]. Best of thoughts for you and your family at this time. Love, Jim King & Claudia Clark

Larry Rose

June 14, 2007

Always my hero, always my friend. Rest in peace knowing you are loved.

Keith Smith

June 14, 2007

God I'll miss you my Friend. All my Love and Prayers to you Ann.

Mike Morris

June 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. We will miss Mac and look forward to being with hime again on the other side.

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