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Submitted: 7/30/23 • Approved: 8/1/23 • Last Updated: 8/4/23 • R438571-G0-S3
March 3, 1920 - September 16, 2011
Mausoleum
SHREVEPORT, LA - Mac was born March 3, 1920 and passed away Friday, September 16, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Eleanor, his son Robert and his granddaughter Christy.
His college career at Louisiana Tech (Electrical Engineering) was interrupted by World War II. He taught Radio and Radar for the Army Air Force at Yale University before joining the U.S. Navy in 1944. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and resumed his studies at Louisiana Tech. He graduated in 1947.
After graduation, Mac joined Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) where he continued to work until his retirement in 1984. While employed at SWEPCO he received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was honorably discharged after serving five years.
Mac donated considerable time to community and youth-related organizations. An Eagle Scout himself, he was awarded the "Silver Beaver" by the Boy Scouts of America for his continued participation in Scouting. As President of the Community Council of Shreveport, he was presented with the Award of Excellence for a demonstration of concern to Humanity and to his Community for his unselfish and faithful service. From Optimist International he received a Testimonial of Appreciation in honor and recognition of outstanding and unselfish contribution to the youth of the Shreveport community. He served on the Governor's Cost Control Commission for Gov. David Treen (1982) and the Governor's Committee of 100, Gov. Edward Edwards (1985).
Mac continued to actively pursue many interests as he moved into retirement. An avid golfer, pilot and wood worker, he also spent a great deal of time participating in the South Eastern Highland Games as a Commissioner of the Clan MacFarlane Society.
"Till we meet again on the banks of Loch Lomond."
Contributed on 7/30/23 by debbraszymanski
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