Gene Frederick McRae
March 27, 2021
Gene Frederick McRae was born in 1929 in Buffalo, New York to Clarence and Bernice McRae. Gene graduated from Amherst High School and attended ROTC at University, SC. He also attended church at Faith Lutheran Church in Trussville. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, ex-spouse Ann and step daughter, Nancy Sherrod. He is survived by his wife Wyomie L. McRae; children, Freddie (Ricci) McRae, Ronnie B. McRae, Teresa (Richard ) Reece; stepchildren, Angie (Bill) Smith, Jeanne (Jeff) Higgins, Candice (Scott) Tillman, Phil (Cendy) Solwold; grandchildren, Stephen (Melissa) Martell, Alex (Lyndsey) McRae, Allen McRae, Amy (Derrick) Natoli, and Sarah (Brandon) Ince; and many great grandchildren. Among many other things, Gene will be remembered as a Marine, husband, father, fisherman, scuba diver, for having a green thumb, and Civil Engineer with recent service in war torn Iraq. In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Organization. A memorial service will be planned at a later date to honor Gene’s life.
Gene Frederick McRae was born in 1929 in Buffalo, New York to Clarence and Bernice McRae. Gene graduated from Amherst High School and attended ROTC at University, SC. He also attended church at Faith Lutheran Church in Trussville. Gene was... View Obituary & Service Information