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Andrew Macurak Obituary
Jim served in the US Army 3rd Armored Division, then went on to graduate from Arizona State University, where he played football and baseball (fun fact: he struck out Reggie Jackson).
He married the love of his life, Marilyn Margaret Pegher, in 1969. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2019, shortly before she passed away. They moved to Acworth in 1977, where he resided until his death. He is survived by his children Matt (Michelle), Brian (Mitzi), Jami, Mary, Scott (Laura), Michael (Allison); his siblings Tony, Patty, Tom, Carol, Bob, Don, Jan; his 16 grandchildren and 7 (soon to be 8) great grandchildren.
Jim loved to play golf, watch sports (especially Steelers football), and play cards with his family. He was happy with a cigar and a Manhattan in his hands, making everyone around him laugh with questionably inappropriate jokes (wushy, wushy, wushy).
He was an extraordinary salesman all his life. He never met a stranger and prided himself in remembering everyone's name. In his career he sold anything and everything including beer, telecommunications, cranes, insurance, building supplies, and pest control. As good of a salesman as he was, he was also a sucker for a good sales pitch.
Jim was a good man, a devout catholic, and pretty much a legend! He will be missed by many.
Visitation for Jim will take place from 5-8 PM on Thursday, August 8th and 10-12 AM Friday, August 9th at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home. The funeral mass to honor the life of Jim will be at 1:00 PM Friday, August 9th at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Kennesaw.
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Bill James
July 30, 2025
Jim was one of those rare people that when you met him you never forgot him. He could be telling one of his long jokes or dropping by the office to complain about his insurance rates going up he was priceless. Miss you Jim. Thanks for being my friend.
Bill James
August 19, 2024
I first met Jim on the golf course at Canterbury some 45 years ago. He was special. After a round of golf he would hold court in the bar. We became friends and I became he and Marilyn`s family Insurance agent. Will miss you old friend. Thanks for the memories.
Cindy Brendel
August 8, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. Please accept our sympathies.
Joe & Cindy Brendel
Steven Oweida
August 8, 2024
My deepest sympathies to all the family. Your Dad and Mom were very special people indeed. I worked with your mom for many years and got to know them both even better as patients and friends. Your dad never forgot his Pittsburgh roots and he would always bring me a special sports item from one of the teams. I have kept them all since I retired. I will never forget your wonderful mom and dad, and be certain that heaven is a better place now that they are there and together again. Steven W. Oweida, MD, FACS
Dick Schutt
August 7, 2024
Jim was a huge family man! I really enjoyed his company on the golf course over many many years. His jokes, not so much. Lol He will be missed, but he is at peace and with Marilyn.
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