Mr. Carl Lewis McRary, 80, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Carolina Caring, following a period of declining health.
Carl was born on May 20, 1943, in Caldwell County to the late Gertha McRary Fairchild. Carl was previously employed as a cabinet designer.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertha McRary Fairchild and Stepfather Boyd Fairchild, an infant daughter, Carla McRary, and a nephew, Jimmy Settlemyre.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 46 years, Gayle Lail McRary; a son, Jeffrey Todd McRary (Diana); one step daughter, Tamara Annas McRary (Richard McRary) ; three brothers, Danny Fairchild (Jane),Jerry Fairchild (Darlene), and Richard (Rick) Fairchild (Toni); grandchildren, Karly Frizsell (Taylor), Dylan McRary, Cody McRary, Alyssa Storie (Matt);great grandchildren, Sadie Frizsell, Kallie Frizsell, Dekata Turner; nieces and nephews, Ricky Settlemyer, Melissa Porter, Jamie Keller, Natasha DeMaio ,Richard Fairchild II (Becky); great nephews and nieces, Jordan Settlemyer, Jamie Porter and Richard Fairchild III, and a former sister in-law, Regina Roberts Fairchild.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church at 1:30 PM, with Rev. Scott Good officiating. Interment will follow at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the interment at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church.
An online obituary can be found at www.mackiefh.com.
Mackie Funeral Service and Cremations is assisting the family.
I am so sorry to hear about Carl. He and my Husband were friends for many years, He was so helpful when we renovated our kitchen, always checking in to he sure everything was done to our satisfaction. My heart
goes out to Gail, I understand her grief completely. I will lift up Carl’s family and friends in prayer. Just know that I am hear for you Gail, whatever you may need. Love and Prayers, Nadine Richards Sherrill
So sorry for your loss. Tim always thought a lot of Carl. Tim and Sandra Brittain