More detail on this person: COL (Ret.) Francis
Max McCullar, formerly of Enterprise, AL, passed
away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at his
daughter Maxine's home in Acworth, GA. He was
93.
We have lost a truly great and inspiring man, Max
McCullar. It was impossible to know him and not
adore him, and he had a positive impact on
everyone he met. So much so that when he moved
from Alabama to Georgia at 91, the entire town
shut down and threw him a parade, declaring it Max
McCullar Day.
Army Colonel, Aviation, and WWII Vet, his last
active duty assignment was as Commander of the
Safety Center at Ft. Rucker, many years ago. Max
was raised in Kingsville, Texas where his dad
worked on the King Ranch; Texas Aggie and
President of the class of 1940; avid hunter (even
with bows and arrows!); master carpenter; guitar
player; quilter; volunteer at the local elementary
school-reading to the kindergarteners into his
90s; built his own ultra light airplane, "Awsome",
in his garage that he flew solo well into his
later years (painted maroon and white of course!);
Atlanta Braves fan; lover of Blue Bell ice cream;
loving husband; wonderful father; and an amazing
grandfather and great-grandfather. He taught us
all how to truly enjoy life. He never took a
moment for granted and lived every second to the
fullest until his last.
COL Max, you will be missed. "Love you lots, and
we'll see you round." Colonel McCullar was
preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Reed
McCullar, and two brothers. Survivors include two
daughters, four grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
His last active duty assignment was as Commander
of the Safety Center at Ft. Rucker, many years
ago.
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