Date of birth: 25 Dec 1917
Date of death: 19 Feb 2013

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Burial Information

Section 03 (Click Here for Section Map)
Cemetery: Odd Fellows Cemetery
Plot: 203A-02
Status: Occupied

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Veteran Information

Branch: US NAVY
Rank: MM1 - MACHINIST'S MATE 1ST CLASS PETTY OFFICER
War/Campaign: WORLD WAR II

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Notes

Obituary
Mac McCrory
Lexington - Doris Allen "Mac" McCrory, 95, of Lexington, MS went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours on February 19, 2013.

Mr. Mac was born and grew up in McAdams, MS on December 25, 1917. He was the son of William Prince "Bill" and Alice Gilbert McCrory. He had four brothers, Winnie, Clayton, Russ and Coleman and one sister, Iva Lee who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the Navy Seabees and fought in World War II. He retired from Hammett Gravel in 1985. He was an avid deer hunter with his son Jack as well as an avid gardener.

Mr. Mac leaves behind his devoted wife of 71 years, Susie Ouida McCrory. Mac and Ouida met in Lexington in 1938 and married on April 4, 1941. Their marriage produced three children.

He leaves behind his very devoted daughter and son-in-law who were always by his side until his death, Sue Mabry and Jimmy Mabry of Brandon, MS. Sue and Jimmy also blessed him with four grandchildren, Melissa (William) Pigott of Pearl, Michele Tharp of Brandon, Michael (Casey) Mabry of Sallis and Matthew (Linzi) Mabry of Jackson. Melissa and William are the parents of two great grandchildren; Lexi and Duncan Pigott. Michele is the parent of one great grandson, Joe Joe Tharp. Michael and Casey are the parents of three of his great grandchildren; Eli, Elliot and Ella Mabry. And Matthew and Linzi are the parents of one great granddaughter, Kelsie Mabry.

Mr. Mac was also a wonderful father to two sons. His oldest son, Robert McCrory Sr. preceded him in death on January 6, 2009 at the age of 66 years old. Robert left him a legacy of two grandchildren in his sons, John Patrick (Madonna) McCrory of Ocean Springs, MS and Robert (Sallie) McCrory, Jr. of Dover, NH. John Patrick and Madonna are the parents of three great grandchildren, Madonna Leigh (Brian) Davis of Hampton, VA., Mallory McCrory of Ocean Springs, MS and Madelon McCrory of Hattiesburg, MS. Three great great grandchildren also will carry on his legacy as well thru John Patrick, Annabelle, Vera and Olivia. Robert Jr and Sallie leave him with 4 great grandchildren, Kyle, Jason, Kaitleen and Colin. He also leaves behind a son, Jack (Jan) McCrory of Lexington, MS. Jack's first wife, Earnestine preceded Mr. Mac in death as well. From their marriage, two grandsons were born, Jerry McCrory of Nashville, TN and Kevin McCrory. Kevin preceded him in death at the age of 11 on January 12, 1982.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 21 from 6 pm - 8 pm at Southern Funeral Home in Lexington, MS with funeral services on Friday, February 22 at 1:00 at the funeral home. Military burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lexington. Reverend Andy Ray will officiate.

Clarion Ledger
February 21, 2013

Marker Inscription
TOGETHER FOREVER

Military Inscription
MM1 US NAVY WORLD WAR II

Family Relations of Doris Allen McCrory
Parents:
William Prince McCrory
Alice Gilbert McCrory

Spouse:
Susie Ouida Spell McCrory

Children:
Robert McCrory, Sr.

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