Lawrence Richard McRae

Lawrence Richard "Mac" McRae, 80, of Charlotte, with his family at his side, left his earthly home for the home of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 14, 2013, after bravely battling cancer since 2000. Mac was born in Richmond County, NC, on Tuesday, June 27, 1933, the son of John Donald and Eva (nee Shelton) McRae. He grew up on a 190 acre farm in Ellerbe, NC, and when his country put out a call to service following World War II, Larry honorably answered. He left his trade of working in lumber and on April 6, 1953, he enlisted in the United States Army. There he completed his NCO school and was part of the Heavy Motor Co, 6th Infantry Regiment, stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged on March 27, 1956, at the rank of Specialist and having earned the National Defense Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Mac enjoyed electronics and spent his career after the military in the electronics field working for Suddreth Electronics and United Electronics. When not working, he enjoyed fishing, walking, farming, and growing Timey Toe tomatoes. Most of all, Larry loved his family and friends and the memories they made together. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Mac is survived by two daughters: Beth (husband, Bill) Metzker and Beverly (husband, Bob) Combs; a sister, Earlene Blake of Ellerbe; three grandchildren: Amy, Emily, and Rachel; and three great grandchildren: Jason, Jaylen, and Natalie. Larry is further survived by numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mac's family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of serving them during this time. Larry's family will receive friends on Monday, November 18, from 6 until time of evening services at 8 PM at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Funeral services led by Mr. Michael Neddo and celebrating the father, grandfather, and blessing that Mac was to all will be held on Tuesday, November 19, at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel. Following services, Larry's earthly remains will be taken in procession to his final place of rest at Charlotte Memorial Gardens, 7632 Hood Road, Charlotte. For full details and to share photos and condolences, please visit Larry's personal online memorial at www.LoweNeddoFuneralHome.com or call 704.545.3553. Mac was a strong man who bravely and successfully battled cancer from 2000 until his final victory on Thursday when he went to his heavenly home. His family appreciates everyone who has blessed them with their support but they would like to especially recognize Dr. David Miller and Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Miller was Larry's oncologist who helped him battle his cancer. Hospice and Palliative Care was the family who took Larry and his family into their loving care and provided immeasurable comfort during his final days here on earth. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any memorials in Mac's name be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, https://hpccr.thankyou4caring.org/

Lawrence Richard McRae

June 27, 1933 - November 14, 2013