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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