Alexander MacRae Obituary

Alexander MacRae, 83, formerly of Murrells Inlet, SC died of respiratory failure on Saturday, January 23 in Richmond, VA.
Alex was born and raised in Darby, PA, the son of Peter MacRae and Jean Robertson MacRae of Edinburgh, Scotland.
He began work with the US Postal Service in 1941 and in 1944 joined the US Navy, serving in the South Pacific theatre where he participated in the Battle of Okinawa. At the end of the war he returned to work with the Postal Service, and in 1950 married Jean Elizabeth Carson, also of Darby, PA. In 1953 he became a Postal Inspector, and during the course of his career worked in Parkersburg, WV, Richmond, VA, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia, retiring in 1980 as a Regional Chief Inspector. In 1982, he and Jean moved to Murrells Inlet.
As active in retirement as he had been while working, he was a member of several service and fraternal organizations. An avid boater and sport fisherman, Alex was a longtime member of the Grand Strand Saltwater Anglers Association and the United States Power Squadron. He was also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the National Association of Retired Postal Inspectors. Alex was a 62 year member of the Richmond Lodge No. 230 F & A.M (PA), and a recent affiliate of the Glen Allen Lodge No. 131 A.F. & A.M (VA).
Alex was a member of the Surfside Presbyterian Church in Myrtle Beach, SC.
He is survived by his son Roderick and his wife Amber, his son Steven and his wife Inger, his son Peter and his wife Brenda, and his grandchildren Caitlin, Alex, Colleen, Susie, and Emily. He was preceded in death by his daughter Barbara of Seattle, WA, and by Jean, his beloved wife of 59 years.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5 at the Surfside Presbyterian Church at 8732 Highway 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588.

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Published by The Sun News on Jan. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Alexander MacRae

15 Entries

Pat Harmon

February 9, 2010

I heard so many great stories from my Dad (Elwood Harmon) about "ALEX MACRAE". I am so sorry for your loss. My mom and I wish our sincere condolences to the family.

Bill Lippincott

February 8, 2010

Alex was a leader and stalwart of the Grand Strand Saltwater Anglers Association. He was instrumental in establishing the clubs Coastal Carolina
Scholarship Program He was a very strong person to have in any orgization and will be greatly missed.

Jack and Fran Thornton

February 3, 2010

My wife Fran and I are saddened to learn that we have lost a good friend. I worked with Alex in the Philadelphia Division and at the Eastern Regional Headquarters of the Inspection Service. We stayed in touch frequently following his retirement, most recently, by phone last fall. Alex was one of the finest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. We will miss both Alex and Jean.

Bob Moore

February 1, 2010

Alex was always a favorite of mine, from the begining when he was an instructor in basic training and later when we both were Inspectors in Charge and Regional Chiefs. He was a good friend and a fine person and he will be missed. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.

Ursula Witherspoon

February 1, 2010

It has been my pleasure to be neighbors of Alex and Jean. They will be missed... How glorious it must be to retire and enjoy life on the inlet.

William F. (Bill) Wiggins

January 30, 2010

My deepest sympathy. I share your loss. Alex was a dear friend as we worked together in the Washington Division in the 1960's.

Lyle Wiggs

January 28, 2010

My prayers are with Alex's family at this very difficult time. Alex was highly respected by all his fellow inspectors and to work with him was a real experience. I served as Asst. Insp. in Charge under Alex when he was the Insp. in Charge at Philadelphia. I treasure that experience and the time spent with Alex.

Chuck Clauson

January 28, 2010

My sympathy to Alex's family on his passing. I worked closely with him during the last several years of his career and always found him sincere and totally honest. He will be missed.

Al Sharp

January 28, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with and for Alex during my years in the Inspection Service. He was one of the most talented investigators I met during my career. My condolences to his family. Farewell Alex.

Al Sharp

January 27, 2010

I worked with Alex on many cases in the Washington Division as a new Inspector and learned many things from his experience. He was a joy to work with and be around and I am sadden by his passing. I offer my sympathy to his family and friends.

Dick Metz, Retired, Concord, Va.

Wayne Richie

January 27, 2010

I had the good fortune of meeting and working with Alex on several occassions over several years. He was a goood man and a fine Inspector.

Jacob Rahming

January 27, 2010

It was great working with Alex in Denver
undercover and then in Phila., Pa. where I served under him as an Insp. in
charge while he was Regional Chief. He was always honest, fair, and a pleasure
to serve with. I'll miss him very much

Jerry Donahue

January 27, 2010

With Kindest, Personal Regards, and Deepest Sympathy to the family of Mr. Macrae....he was one of the kindest, and most gentle man, we have ever meet and we will miss him....dearly. Donahue's Barber Shop....

Duane York

January 27, 2010

Alex and I worked together as postal inspectors. My wife Bernice, and I were friends with Alex and Jean for many years. You will be missed, my good friend.

January 27, 2010

My sincere condolences to his family. It was my pleasure to have been associated with Mr. MacRae during my time with the U. S. Postal Service at Richmond and Norfolk, VA.
Mark H. Hodges, Postmaster Retired

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