William “Mac” M. McCraw

William ìMacî McCraw, 85, of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Memory Logan and Bonnie Sexton McCraw. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Tootsie Clark and Lucille McCraw; brothers, Bob and Larry McCraw.

Mac achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class during his 20+ years of service in the U. S. Army. Following his retirement from the service, he worked at GE for 23 years in light repair. Mac was a member of Main Street Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, choir member, Sunday school teacher, building and grounds.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joanne McCraw; daughters, Kim Rollins and her husband Leon, Tracy Bostian and her husband Jon; son, Bill Jecker, Jr.; grandchildren, Kristin Wolk (James), Aaron Rollins, Jackson Bostian, Judge Bostian and Aubrey Bostian; great-grandchildren, Leon Rollins, Hailey Rollins and Garrett Wolk; sisters, Edith Drew and Carolyn Cooper; brothers, Clarence, Mack ìDinkî, Tommy and Guy McCraw.

A funeral service will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Main Street Baptist Church Hendersonville. Reverend Carl Connelly will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 pm prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Main Street Baptist Church, 202 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792