George Albert McElroy

Mr. Mac: I never had the pleasure of meeting you in person. I did have the priviledge of speaking with you on the telephone. Because of you, I had the vision and courage to pursue a higher degree. Thank you for being you. God bless you and the rest of the family always.

To The McElroy Family,
I extend my deepest sympathy to you, for your loss.
I was a student of Mr. Mac at Texas Southern University from 1980-1984. He was a wonderful teacher and support system for me. One thing about Mr. Mac was that he never held back on words and always said exactly what he thought. I learned not only about writing, but about life. He will be truly missed, but his legacy will live forever.

Carol Arvie-Gooden

Toni - Please know that you and your sisters are in our prayers. Your dad was the greatest. I'm glad we had the opportunity to meet him and hang out a few times. You were always there for your dad and you will be blessed as a result.

Dear Toni and Family,
Mr. Mac will truely be missed. However We will cherish the good times we spent with you and your father. Leslie and Russell Smith

Mr. Mac touched so many lives and inspired us all to do our best in the field of journalism. At his funeral, I looked around and saw so many people who are no doubt grateful to Mr.Mac. To his family we say thank you and know that you are in our prayers.

I am so sorry to learn of the death of such a wonderful gentleman. He was quiet in his strength and humble in the face of all of his accomplishments. Sherridan, know that my prayers are with you and your sisters.

To the McElroy Family (especially Kathleen (Kathy). My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your Father.
May God comfort you and your family in this time of need.

Mr.McElroy was my Journalism Mentor at Texas Southern University's Upward Bound Project...always encouraging, always smiling...never judging. It was as if he could see through you. Even though more than 25-years of my life have been as a Journalist, Mr. McElroy always told me that he saw me really "acting." I did, with the Ensemble Theatre of Houston, and now in New York City, I mentor others, in journalism and...acting. Thank you Mr McElroy! Such an humble and great man whose legacy of "Empowerment" is one I keep in my soul, and continue to strive to pass on! Mr. George McElroy taught the lesson, that you never forget!

Dear McElroy Family:
"Mr. Mac" and my father were colleagues at Texas Southern University for many years. I am truly grateful that our paths crossed--"Mr. Mac" was a great, intelligent and wonderful man who always had a story to share. He will be greatly missed. May God give you much comfort during this time of bereavement.

I was Mr. Mac's student at the University of Houston in either 1977 or 1978. He always said "get your hands dirty on the news," and I have tried to live by that ever since. I feel lucky to have known him and will continue to treasure my memories.

My condolences to his family.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Dear Family,

Please know that I am praying for you in your time of grief.

Love always!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Family,

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Mac as my jounalism instructor at TSU in 1982. He had the ability to make his students feel so special and empowered! Sheri, I never had the pleasure of meeting you but I feel as if I know you because of how fondly your father spoke of you! He was such a character. I pray that the entire family realizes how blessed you are to be part of his special legacy. May God bless you and keep you. Even in your pain, remember that God doesn't make mistates. Mr. Mac is in a better place and has enriched the lives of so many aspiring journalists!

I was saddened to hear about the death of my journalism teacher at Jack Yates.My prayers are with your family..

I was saddened upon hearing about the death of Mr. Mac. He was my favorite professor ever. He was such a genuine person. He will be deeply missed. His office door was always open and he was so inviting and always had a listening ear. My condolences are with the McElroy Family. May God Bless you and keep you all.

To the family,

As one of Mr. Mac's students of Journalism at Texas Southern University from 1974 to 1977 I experienced the benefits of learning from the best. He was greatly admired, highly respected and he will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I was saddened to hear about the loss of Mr. Mac. I was a student of his at The University of Houston. He brought so much to the classroom ..... practical experience, knowledge of the people and issues of the time and a respect for the written word. Mr. Mac gave me a reference for my first job, and, over the years, we reconnected through work, the Press Club and other events. Please know that your dad and grandfather was respected and loved by many.
geri konigsberg

Dear Big Daddy:

Wow, words can never begin to express my feelings for you. I am amazed at the thought that all this time, a pioneer was in my midst. I am so honored to have known you and so thankful for the times we did spend together. I promise that with your granddaughter and namesake, Georgette Alberta, we will pick up the torch that you left behind and continue the legacy of professional journalism. You have my word as a man, sir, and believe me when I say that I will be more than honored to do so.

Love always,

Christopher Whaley

To have had a great teacher like you @ Yates was an honor and to see you down thru years after Yates was also great you will be greatly missed my prayers are with your family.

Just wanted to let you know how sadden I am at your lost. Please know that my thoughts and prayer go out to you and your entire family. If there is anything that I can do please let me know.

Dear Sherry and McElroy family,

We will really miss knowing that such a beautiful soul as "Mr. Mac" has left our earthly plane.

We will remember his life for the principles he left us as he mentored us at TSU, as well as the unusual truths that have guided us through some rough times.

-Michael and Monica Adeeko
TSU students of George McElroy 1990

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I THINK EVERY STUDENT THAT WENT TO YATES KNEW MR. MCELROY. HE WAS MY TEACHER AT YATES AND I HAD AN OPPORTUNITY ALONG WITH THE 1965 CLASS ON ONE OF OUR REUNION SIT AND TALKED WITH HIM AT DENNY'S. HE GOT A CHANCE TO SEE SOME OF HIS STUDENTS. WE WERE HONORED TO BE IN HIS COMPANY. HE WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS TRULY A LEGEND TO ALL THAT KNEW HIM. WE WILL BE LIFTING THE FAMILY UP IN PRAYER. A GREAT MAN, GREAT JOURNALIST HAS GONE BUT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

I am so very thankful to have experienced the greatness of "Mr.Mac", as he was affectionately known, by those of us who studied under him in the field he loved so much. He had a knack for pointing out those that had talent and brought out the best in them. I found a more heartfelt connection after finding that my parents were close friends with "Mr. Mac" and his wife Lucinda while attending Texas Southern University.
My deepest condolences to Sherridan and the McElroy family. (In representation of Henry F. Harvey, II, Jerline Harvey and The Harvey Family)

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

THE TAYLOR FAMILY WANTS YOU TO KNOW GOD IS YOUR COMFORT AND STRENGTH, WHATEVER YOU MAY BE GOING THROUGH GOD IS WITH YOU. WHEN YOU CALL UPON HIM, HE WILL ANSWER, HE KNOWS YOUR VOICE AND KNOW WHAT'S IN YOUR HEART.
BE IN COMFORT TO KNOW THE LORD TOLD GEORGE TO ACCEPT MY LOVE,PEACE AND INSPIRATION FOR THEY ARE YOURS. ACCEPT THE GOOD I HAVE PREPARED FOR YOU, AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED UNCONDITIONALLY AND ETERNALLY.

MAY GOD BLESS & KEEP YOU ALL
FROM THE TAYLOR FAMILY: NOBLE SR, SHEILA,NOBLE JR,DANIEL & BRIAN.

Dearest Big Daddy;

I love you so very much and this world is somehow dimmer, bereaved of your intellect and insight. You fought for many things that I took for granted all my life, for freedom of expression. You fought for our nation's defense in the Navy and Air Force, a legacy I feebly try to emulate by my own enlistment in the Navy and now the Army.

I wish you could have seen me in my Army uniform.

I miss you. It doesn't make sense to go home and not eat dinner at Mom's house with you anymore. To acknowledge your absence... is terribly hard for me.

I respect you and I honor your memory Big Daddy.

May God give you rest

Big Daddy,
I will miss you, but I will cherish the memories!
Thank you for a great legacy!
Love,
Kendra(Peat)

Dear 'Big Daddy',
I am so honored to be your namesake. I want to do my best to carry on your legacy and make you proud. I am glad I took your Introduction to Journalism class while I attended Texas Southern University. That's when I got to see you as 'Mr. Mac' whom so many in this community love and admire! I will miss you.
Love Eternally,
Georgette

For the McElroy Family: My deepest sympathy and condolences to you at this time. I had the privilege and honor to have studied under Mr. McElroy at Texas Southern University. He was a "craft and spiritual" mentor to me and so many other journalism students. He had a way with words and he was a true visionary. What a trailblazer! He had such a hearty laugh and always greeted members of our class with nicknames or provocative statements always followed by a thunderous laugh. I want to thank Mr. McElroy once again, for telling me that "I" am in control of my own destiny, the importances of "freedom", "freedom of speech",
"freedom of the press", "freedom of expresssion", and how important a smile and kind heart is. He was a great man, and he will forever be in our hearts, minds & thoughts.

Sincerely.
Sherri D. Greenwood
Texas Southern University Alumna
Atlanta, Georgia

Mr McElroy was my Journalism Teacher
at Jack Yates. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Mary Dooley Vines
Class of 68

May God continue to keep you in His care...

Janice M. Johnson

THANKS FOR BEING THERE FOR US.

SHEILIA MOUTON HAYES

Sheridan: We are very sorry for your loss. We had no idea that Mr. McElroy was your Father. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr McElroy.

A true journalist will be missed but he is in a better place. He was such an influential leader in the African American community.

Dear McElroy Family,
We are deeply saddened by your tremendous loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love
Gillum Family
(Joseph Sr., Lois, Natasha, and Joseph Jr.)

Big Daddy,

I am saddened deeply by your departure from this physical plane.

Your love will remain in my heart and your wisdom will remain in my soul for as long as GOD allows
me to travel onward on this Earthly mission.

May the family continue to grow in
love, strength, and number.

May GOD's love and mercy continue to shower upon us all.

Blessed be the name of GOD forever!

Kevin
aka Bahati Babatu Osayimwese
(fortunate peace-maker; GOD has created me all right)
your buddy and grandson