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Jesse McGrady Obituary

Jesse "Mac" Ray McGrady, Jr. HOLLYWOOD, SC - Jesse "Mac" Ray McGrady, Jr., of Hollywood, husband of Susie (Garrett) McGrady, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Christ St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4981 Chapel Road, Hollywood on Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 5 o'clock until Hour of Service. Memorial Services will begin at 6 o'clock PM. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 409 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403, American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 or Camp Happy Days, 1622 Ashley Hall Road, Charleston, SC 29407. Mac was born on November 28, 1951 in Cirencester, England, son of Mary Elizabeth (Collette) McGrady of Hollywood and the late Jesse Ray McGrady, Sr. He graduated from Charleston Southern University where he received his Bachelor's in Biology. He then went on to receive his Physical Therapist license from Medical University of South Carolina. He was the co-owner of Charleston Physical Therapy Practice and Charleston Physical Therapist On Site Partners for Boeing and Kapstone. He was on the Board of Directors for the Rehabilitation Associates Network. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving husband and father, and best friend. He touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew him. Surviving in addition to his wife Susie and his mother Mary are: one son: Jesse Garrett McGrady of Hollywood; two sisters: Mary June O'Brien (Jim) of Hollywood and Cynthia Collette Rountree of Newnan, GA; three nephews: Adam Douglas Rountree, Eric Matthew O'Brien and Kenneth Ray O'Brien; father and mother-in-law: George & Hope Garrett; sister-in-law: Linda Kotrick (Kevin) of Milledgeville, GA. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2014.

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Steve Accordino

April 15, 2025

Mac, miss you bro, dragon boat race coming up pal, see you there. Don’t forget to “juke”

Adrienne O’Shea

April 15, 2024

Remembering your wonderful Mac, Susie❣

Steven Accordino

April 15, 2023

Jess you were and still are a great man in my eyes, I´ll never forget you Sir, " juke" thx pal

Loma Clarke

May 13, 2014

I just heard the sad news.Jesse was the best Physical therapist in the world who cared about so many people and gave his all to them for so long. I loved his sense of humor and love of mashed potatoes of which I used to bring him on occation in powdered form and he loved them. To his wife and son my prayers and thoughts will always be with you...God Bless

'Rie James-Roane

May 8, 2014

Susie and Ting, Charlene and Francis called me to tell me about Mac. We are brokenhearted to hear. Will call you. Love, 'Rie and Doyle

Mindy Seltzer

April 28, 2014

I just noticed the tribute in Monday's business section of the Post and Courier. Jesse helped me a number of years ago to be able to move my arm behind my back. He was a gentle soul. My heart goes out to you.

Tommy and Barbara Fosberry

April 25, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the McGrady family. Jesse was a supreme therapist, having worked on my knee replacement and several therapies for my wife. Will always be remembered as "A Great Man".

Charlie Garrett

April 25, 2014

Susie, I'm so sorry to hear the news about Mac today. I'm sure he was a very good man and wished we would have known him. Thoughts and prayers from the Garrett family to you and Jesse.
Charlie Garrett

Kerry Schwach-Hall

April 24, 2014

Susie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know we have been out of touch since I worked with you but my heart and thoughts are with you. My husband, Ernie, passed in March. I know this is tough. My prayers are with you and your son and the family.

April 24, 2014

So sorry to hear of the passing of a
good neighbor and person like Jesse, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Paul and Judy Oken

Jay Davey

April 24, 2014

Susie and Garrett;
May the peace that only God can give, be with you both.
You will be in my prayers tonight as I again give thanks for having the good grace of Jesse being my therapist in 2011 after knee replacement, and as recently as this past Friday as he worked on my rotator cuff.
We had made plans for me to come over some time next week to see if I could help him take care of some of those brown "cow birds", using that 50 year old 22 he was working on for me.

May God Bless.
John "Jay" Davey

Kerry Robinson

April 24, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the McGrady Family. I am so glad Jesse became part of my life; he did try very hard to keep my legs injury-free (I should have listened more to his advice). I will miss him very much, especially his wonderful smile.

Steve Accordino

April 24, 2014

Thank you for all you've done for me Jesse, I couldn't have done it without you. You will always be in my thoughts & prayers, god bless your family. Remember to " JUKE " pal, I'll never forget you.

Jane Stowe

April 23, 2014

Susie, I am so very sorry about Mac. Please know that you and Garrett will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you,

Bruce Filler

April 23, 2014

My deepest sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful man. jessie and I served on RAN together and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

April 23, 2014

Susie, I had no idea until today when I stopped at the market. I am so sorry! Karen

April 23, 2014

We send our prayers to all of you and ask God to comfort the family as you grieve the loss of a wonderful son, husband, father, and cousin. Charlene

Carol Ann Tumbleston-Wise

April 23, 2014

So sorry to hear of Mac's passing. I know he will be greatly missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Tommy & Joan Tanner

April 23, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Imelda Coloma Jones

April 23, 2014

Dearest Susie,
I'm deeply sorry for your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you in your time of sorrow.

Nell Crenshaw

April 23, 2014

Words cannot express the loss of a man who went too soon, I will forever be grateful to him for getting me going after knee replacement. And also seeing him and Susie at the market. We send our sincere sympathies to you Susie. Will be thinking of you Susie as you go through the days ahead

Gil Morris

April 23, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. He was genuine and he took pride in his work. Jesse, you will be greatly missed and not forgotten.

Lynn Spooner

April 23, 2014

Ting,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Mac introduced our family to life on the TooGooDoo, and became a good friend.

ROLAND ZEIGLER

April 23, 2014

I WILL MISS SEEING MAC FISHING AT THE LOCAL SPOTS.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND GARRET.

Buster Herrington

April 23, 2014

Dear McGrady famiy,
Words can not express my sadness for the loss of "Mac". I am very blessed to have known him and thankful for the time we spent together, especially the hour we spent together last Friday afternoon catching up on old times. Mac was an inspiration to so many and will be missed by all who knew him. My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

Mike Rasnak

April 23, 2014

We lost a great man, and I lost a good friend. He was one of a kind, and always a joy to be with. I was trying to get him to get his pilots lic, but darn, he went off and got his wings on his own. Jessie, you will be missed.

Debbie Brown

April 23, 2014

My prayers are with his family during this difficult time. He was always a gentleman and had a smile for everyone he met. He will be missed.

Gerri White

April 23, 2014

Susie, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please know you can call me anytime...

Stacie Lee Novak

April 22, 2014

Jesse was such an awesome boss and had a true heart of gold. I am grateful for the time we worked together.. he was a wonderful mentor. He will be missed!

Sharon Calhoun

April 22, 2014

I worked with Jesse at Charleston PT- He was a wonderful person and always made me smile. I was blessed to know him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Markita Ebersole

April 22, 2014

Like so many, my heart breaks with the news of this loss. A true gentleman, mentor, and friend. I cherish the years I worked with him, the fun atmosphere he promoted, and the genuine leadership, which I have channeled on so many occasions. Heaven will surely shine a little brighter with his arrival.

Chester Broton

April 22, 2014

There are no words that can express my sadness. The only comfort we have is that we will see mac again some day.

Janet Wolfe

April 22, 2014

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family. Jesse was always wearing a smile and carrying around his skeleton of the back when he would make his rounds at the Kapstone mill. He always stopped to say hi to everyone and ask how we were doing. He will be missed.

Guy Hardin

April 22, 2014

My most sincere sympathies to Mac's family. A gentle person in the growing years to a wonderful person in life. Jesse leaves a space in our lives but fills one with the Great Spirit!!!

Ginny Watson

April 22, 2014

Susie, Garrett and family, I was so very sorry to hear about Mac's passing. I only met him once but will never forget what a good time we all had together in Hilton Head. You are in my prayers.

Adrienne O'Shea

April 22, 2014

Susie, I thank God for our longtime friendship and the opportunity to meet and get to know Mac, the love of your life. What an amazing guy!! Mike and I talked about him a lot right after our first meeting. I'm so glad you had each other!! You are so precious to me, Susie, and knowing how blessed you and Mac were with each other proves God's grace and love. My heart breaks for your loss, but my faith knows you will be cared for by Him, your prayers heard, your heart consoled. I love you, my dear friend!! Hugs and prayers to you, Garrett, and both families. I will keep in touch. Thinking of you every day.??

John Siemers

April 22, 2014

Mac was one of my dearest friends. I will always cherish the time we spent together growing up on Yonges Island.
I'll miss you buddy!

Nancy Cole-Ward

April 22, 2014

Prayers for you and your family. My deepest condolences

April 22, 2014

I was so sorry to read of Mac's passing today, we went to college together at Charleston Southern, he was a kind and gentle person, and we had a close friendship. Ting, his mother was very special to me and I will remember her and Mac's family in my prayers of comfort and God's peace.

With love and prayers,
Annette (Cone) Rohling

Charles Strickland

April 22, 2014

Baptist College/TKA Brother. So sorry we have not kept in touch. God Bless.

Dee Tighe

April 22, 2014

Prayers for his family. A wonderful husband and father!

Kim Johnson

April 22, 2014

It was an honor working with Jesse for the past 12 years. He was a gentle, kind and honorable man. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Edward Gibbs

April 22, 2014

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Mac. Words can't really describe the kind of man he was. He always had a smile on his face. I feel honored to have known him. I will cherish the days we got to fish, hunt, and spend time together. I can remember hearing him tell the "night before Christmas" story, and it always brings a smile to my face. He was a kind, generous, and happy man. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Newton Family Medicine

April 22, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to you all at this time.

Tommy Grimsely

April 22, 2014

Jesse was an awesome friend! He always seemed to put others before himself. I know he will be sadly missed by many. "The Night before Christmas" will never be the same. May his family and friends find comfort in Gods word during this difficult time.

glenn kudlevicz

April 22, 2014

Always a friend. I will miss you greatly.

Marian Cordray

April 22, 2014

I was in Mac's class (from 8th to 12th grades) at St. Pauls High School - he was a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathies to all of you.

Tina Schaffer

April 22, 2014

Jesse was a great man and friend.

Amy Burch

April 22, 2014

Always such fun, always such a good friend.....and such a great loss. My heart breaks for you, Susie and Garrett.

Michael Davis

April 22, 2014

To the family and loved ones of Jesse McGrady JR.
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.Jessie will truley be missed.My the Good Lord be with you and keep you strong thru the days to come.

MICHAEL C. Davis
Vice President
U.S.W.Local 9-508

James Faulkner

April 21, 2014

Always had a positive attitude

Lenette Maxwell

April 21, 2014

This makes me sad. He was the guy that could light up any room he walked in. Jesse, thanks for all the memories. 58

Denise Holland

April 21, 2014

Jesse was an amazing man, an amazing therapist. He touched my life profoundly as a mentor and friend. I learned from him, laughed with/at him, cried on his shoulder, and suffered endless practical jokes at his hands! I wouldn't trade one moment of it for all the world. Thank you, Jesse. You are loved by so many and you'll be missed; but you will never be forgotten, as your legacy lives on in the many lives you've changed.

Janice Passarello

April 21, 2014

Jesse was "the man"! I always knew he was the one who could 'fix' all our patients. It was so clear how passionate he was about helping people, myself included. Jesse will surely be missed, he was like no other. My deepest sympathies for your loss of such an amazing man

Joe Shelley

April 21, 2014

Jesse was a great guy. I had got to know him through his work at the KapStone Paper mill in North Charleston. He will be missed. My heart and prayers to the family.

American Heart Association

April 21, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Janice & Rick Baldwin's Florist

April 21, 2014

Susie and family we were sadden to hear about Mac. He was a wonderful person and always had a big smile. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the wonderful memories you have made together for they will last forever. I know the days ahead will be difficult for all of you. God will get you through it even in the hardest times. God's Peace.

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