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McNeely Shingleton Obituary
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McNeely Daniel Shingleton, died Friday, January 11, 2013.
Mac was born on July 23, 1968, in Wilson, son of Edward Daniel Shingleton and Helen Daniel Shingleton.
Mac attended Fike High School in Wilson graduating in 1986. Following a year at Wilson Community College, he attended Barton College, from which he graduated in 1991.
He joined the public health community as an Environmental Health Specialist at the Wilson County Health Department. He then served in the same position in both Nash and Granville-Vance Health Departments for seventeen years. His friendly, outgoing manner and kindness to others will long be remembered by the many people touched by his life, especially in the public health community of North Carolina. His colleagues and those he served were held in high esteem by Mac. He greatly appreciated the support and kindness he received from the Health Departments and the public in the communities he served.
Mac is survived by his wife, Gaye Whitley Shingleton; children, Jessie Shingleton of Boone, Julia Shingleton, Will Shingleton and James Shingleton of the home; parents, Dan and Helen Daniel Shingleton of Elm City; sister, Marney Black (Don) of Charleston, SC and brother, Jon Shingleton (Amber) of Elm City.
Funeral, Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 5326 London Church Rd, Elm City, Wednesday, January 16, 11:00 AM, conducted by Rev. Julius Whitley. Visitation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall St, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005 or online at www.afsp.org.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, N, Wilson; (252) 237-7171, www.wilsonmem orialservice.com
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Rebecca Hickman
January 16, 2013
We are all heartbroken over the loss of our friend Mac. Praying for you and your family.
Gene Kelly
January 15, 2013
My most sincere condolences to the entire family. The depth of your loss must be staggering.
Gene Kelly
January 15, 2013
Mac touched everyone who met him. He was a good soul, and I'll miss him terribly.
Jeny Paskett Wariner
January 14, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to your family. I met Mac Daddy at Camp In in Athens. He was an instant friend. He had the warmest smile and was accepting of everyone. My heart breaks for your loss. I am praying for you and your children to be blessed with peace and comfort at this time. Mac will be missed.
January 14, 2013
I never met Mac personally. We had facebook exchanges. Funny stuff. Always. He loved Johnny H. Cracker. The crap I'd post. I have met those who did know Mac Daddy and I can see how they are hurting. Much love to them and to the family of Mr. Shingleton.
Mark Nadeau
January 14, 2013
So sorry that this happened and my sincerest condolences to Gaye and the kids. MacDaddy was my friend and SoCal travel buddy - it's not going to be the same without him. Peace to all.
Teri Murray
January 14, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts.
Patrick Blessing
January 14, 2013
I saw firsthand the devastating impact of Mac's untimely departure on his wife and the children on Friday morning. He is now at peace and they have begun the difficult process of coping with the loss and dealing with a world without him. Fortunately they have the assistance of a wide circle of friends and relatives. It is what Mac would have wanted.
Vicki Robison
January 14, 2013
I cannot even begin to imagine what you're going through and how difficult all this must be for you. My sincerest sympathies on the loss of such a kind, gentle soul.
Rosemary Krause
January 14, 2013
Words cannot express how sad I am to learn of this news. He was a wonderful person with an electric personality. My sincerest condolences to all who knew him.
Nancy Wheeler
January 14, 2013
Please accept my deepest condolences for your terrible, sad loss. My heart breaks for your family.
Mike DeSpiegler
January 14, 2013
There were no strangers to Mac - only friends he hadn't met yet. A truly fun person, who would give you the shirt off his back. The world's a little colder today, the Crumbnation has lost a hell of an ambassador, and we all lost a good friend. Rest in peace brother.
Fred Smith
January 14, 2013
Prayers and kind thoughts are sent for the family. I worked with Mac over the years and he was a great person and always did outstanding work. I will miss his demeanor and fun-loving attitude.
Karen Pratt-Mills
January 14, 2013
It's hard to find the proper words at a time like this. My deepest sympathy to all Mac's family and friends. Please know that there are so many thinking of you .
Krista F. Norstog Leonard
January 14, 2013
Dearest Gaye and Family,
I'm deeply saddened by your loss, which is felt by so many that Mac touched throughout his life. His smile, his wit, his generosity were uniquely his and much appeciated by Jeff and me.
What a loss to you and the world. I treasure the times I spent with Mac, as well as with you Gaye, and hope that the words, prayers, and thoughts of friends will guide you through your grief and into peace.
Love, Krista & Jeff
jan switzer
January 14, 2013
You all are in my thoughts, so sorry for your loss. He will remain in our hearts forever.
morst
January 14, 2013
Macdaddy was a friend from the first time I met him. What a kind guy. My deepest condolences to his family & all his friends.
Robin Schroeder
January 14, 2013
I'm just so sad and very sorry for the family. I'm sending my love and prayers. I hope that you will somehow find comfort in knowing that Mac is at peace now.
Kevin Day
January 14, 2013
loved Mac like a Brother, very sad and sorry.
Kevin Day
January 14, 2013
Very sad i am so sorry for this loss..love to you all
Melissa Bradshaw
January 14, 2013
Praying for you and the kids, Gaye. May God comfort you all during this heartbreaking time. Love you.
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