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Michael McCrary Obituary

Michael Edward McCrary, 73, of Orange Park, Florida succumbed to a long illness on July 23, 2021. Michael is survived by his daughters Kolleen Fortenberry (Ben) and Heather Skiba (Ed), brother Daniel McCrary (Mary), his grandchildren Madalyn, Abram, Ivan, Joseph, Marigny and Elijah, and many loving members of his extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jackson and Evelyn McCrary, brother John McCrary and his wife Mariedda in 2016. A Navy veteran, Michael was inquisitive and always found something new to explore and discover. He was a member of the Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society and an avid reader. A special thank you to his cousins, John and Ashley Brantley, and the staff at Kindred Hospital in Orange Park for their loving care and support during his final days. Michael will be laid to rest at Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4900 Airline Dr. in Metairie, Louisiana on Thursday, August 26th at 3:00pm.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 23 to Aug. 26, 2021.

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Deborah Ritter

August 25, 2021

My condolences to the family. Through Mike was a wonderful person. I enjoyed talking with him and hearing about his grandchildren. He was very talented and will be missed around JGMS. Deborah Ritter

Timothy Smeggil

August 25, 2021

Dear Family,

Mike was a wonderful guy who was part of our Chainmaille group at the Jackson Gem and Mineral Society. He crafted beautiful dragons, adding real feathers to create the wings. He was an artist and friend. He will be missed.
May you find peace and comfort in your memories of him.

Timothy and Carolyn Smeggil

Judith Deck

August 24, 2021

Mike was a devoted husband to my cousin Mariedda. We honor his faithfulness to her, to his daughters and grandchildren, and to his extended family. The Deck family is richer for his presence among us.

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