Jack McCrary's Obituary
Jack McCrary, age 80, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 4:28 a.m. in St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Jack was born on March 7, 1943 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to Wilbur L. "Beak" and Virginia (Eaton) McCrary. On February 5, 1966, he married Sandra Sue Stanhouse in DuQuoin, IL and she survives. Jack was owner and operator of his own Heating, Ventilation and Cooling Company. He was of the Baptist faith. Jack loved his dog, chickens, gardening, and pestering the grandkids. He was a hard worker and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sandra Sue; two sons, James (Andrea) McCrary of West Des Moines, IA, and Thomas (Rebecca) McCrary of Tamaroa, IL; one daughter, Heather (Jerry) Graham of Steeleville, IL; his beloved beagle, Callie; six grandchildren, Aaron and Sara McCrary, Deianira and Briseia McCrary, and Zachary and Evan Graham; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters and brothers-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Judith Kay Childers, and one brother-in-law, Fred Childers.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Jay Lowder officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Perry County Humane Society.
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