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Vivian, Mark and Robert Justice posted a condolence
Friday, December 21, 2018
Gary was our neighbor in Lexington , Virginia. Gary, Peggy, Missy and Chris were our friends. Gary was a great guy. We will miss him very much. Our deepest condolences to the family.
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Tony Fragale posted a condolence
Friday, December 14, 2018
Peggy, Missy & family
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Coach MAC.
He taught me how to be a first class coach & human being.
One of the highlights of my athletic life was when I got to play a 2 vs 2 pick up B-ball game with him.
Coach MAC will be missed by many.
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Judy Romano posted a condolence
Friday, December 14, 2018
Peggy and family, so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Gary at the Charleston WVU Mountaineer classic and he was always so nice to me. He will surely be missed by so many
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Bobbie Sue Burnside posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
I am so sad with the passing of Gary, what a great person, always glad to be around him, he made me happy. Love to you Peg, hold on tight to those memories....... Always..... B.Sue
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Bob and Madelyn Raynes posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
OH, Peggy. Madelyn and I are heartbroken for you and Missy. Our family often reflects on the good years of the early 70's when we lived nearby in Suncrest. I am honored to have been a friend of Gary for nearly 40 years. You and Missy are forever in our thoughts and prayers.
RIP Coach
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Jayne Armstrong posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Peggy, Missy, Patty and extended family,
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone on the loss of Mr. McPherson. I have such wonderful memories of my adopted Morgantown family from my younger years. I will never forget Gary and Peg's hospitality and support. I am sorry I can't be there for the service, but know I am there in spirit. Hugs and prayers from the Heartland.
I can only imagine him golfing and fishing with Chris in heaven as they reunite.
Love, Jayne Armstrong
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Chas Armistead posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Wishing you peace during this difficult time. Gary was a tremendous man and friend to so many. He always had a kind word or great piece of advice to share. He will be missed dearly.
Chas & Katie Armistead
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Dorothy Skidmore posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Dear Peggy and Family,
We send our heartfelt sympathy to you in the loss of Gary. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed. May God comfort you in your sorrow.
Dorothy and Bill Skidmore
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Michael Heitz posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
We thought a lot of Coach. So sorry for your loss.
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Terri Howes lit a candle
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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GREGORY H HAYNES posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
My deepest sympathies to Miss Peggy and family on the passing of a wonderful, charismatic man. I knew coach well in my Marriott days in Charleston, planning various needs for the MAC, and hosting the Mountaineer Classic out of town guests. W&L was always a talking point for us, as we were both grads. A finer man would be hard to find, and though I have not seen or spoken to him in years, I remember him fondly as a good friend and true gentleman.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Greg Haynes.
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Dean Wriston posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Dear Peggy, Melissa and Patty - We are all saddened to hear of the passing of Gary. What a tremendous man he was. His inspiration to all of us is matchless. We will all miss him terribly. It is with great sympathy we all send you our prayers and sincere condolences. May God strengthen and comfort all of you during this extremely difficult transition.
Dean Wriston
Baltimore, MD
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Gig Fragale posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Coach Mac and I shared many a can of Root Beer XS energy drink and ate Cookie Dough Caramel Protein cars while we laughed at story after story about WVU basketball history and his coaching career. After 3 years of illness, I stopped by the MAC a couple of months ago, only to find he had retired and was ill himself. I'll miss your great passion, laughter and positive attitude my friend until we're reunited in Paradise.
God bless you and your beautiful family.
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Devon Howe posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2018
Gary - You were a great man. You told it like it had to be told. No sugar coating. No beating around the bush. You commanded great respect because you earned it. Thank you for teaching me a few things about life...and a lot about basketball.
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Tom Gulliford posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2018
Gary was a great, great friend. We shared some very special times at many WVU football games. When I was president of the Letterman's Club, Gary was a great club "advisor"...always helpful and supportive. Gary was the reason I endowed an athletic scholarship and made a commitment to the Jerry West Society. I will always remember his incredible gifts of kindness, humor and story telling!! I will always cherish the great friendship we enjoyed for so many years. 1 John 2: 25 "And this is what he promises us... even eternal life". Peg and Missy, may His peace and presence surround you both today and the days ahead. In His Strong and Mighty Name and LGM! Tom
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Steve Minton posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2018
Wanted to let you know how sad I was, hearing of Coach Mac's passing. He was very special to me during my time at WVU. I'll be thinking of all Wednesday. Go Eers. Steve
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Monday, December 10, 2018
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Lee Moon posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2018
McPherson Family,
I am sorry for your loss of Coach Mac.I played Rat basketball for Coach and worked with him during my days as AD at Marshall University. He always had a story about the VMI days that made me laugh.
God's blessings to your family.
Lee Moon
VMI '70
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Pat Brown posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2018
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Gary on several occasions at various athletic events. Gary was always so approachable and friendly. Any parent who entrusted their son to him as his coach was very fortunate.
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Garrell T. Stevens....Tom posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2018
Mrs McPherson and Missy I hope you remember me. I am so sorry for your loss. Gary could not have been kinder to me when i was active helping Kittie Blakemore and the womens basketball team.. There was not a more giving man who walked this earth than Gary i will have fond thoughts of him you and Missy and the kindness you all showed this Mountaineer.. God has a special place for people like Gary...and his family.
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Stu Matthis posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2018
I first met Coach McPherson at a kids basketball camp in Richwood WV back in the 1970’s, and later got to follow him at WVU where I went to college. “Coach” was a wonderful man, great storyteller with an uncanny ability to remember your name, as I found out 10 years later when I spoke to Coach at a game in SC. My sympathies to the entire family. Missy, I hope you are doing ok.
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David Summers posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2018
I was lucky to work with Coach McPherson, in the athletic department, while a student at Alderson-Broaddus College He was not only great to work with, but his humor and story telling, kept us all entertained , I'll never forget his kindness. My deepest sympathy to Peggy and family.
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Dotty Voisey Cowles posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Dear Peggy, I heard of Gary's passing on the Bob Huggins coaches show. I'm so sorry. I remember Gary from our time together at the sorority house. I'm glad you had 60 years together. After reading his obituary, I see what a wonderful man he was all you went together with each other. My sincere condolences.
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Darlyle Duley posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2018
My dad Frederick Lantz grew up in Greenback and knew Gary well. I enjoyed the stories Gary told to me of my dads
baseball and football days. My dad spoke highly of Gary and I am sure they are telling greenbank stories in heaven!
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Rich and Kim Carter posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Rest in Peace Uncle Gary. Thanks for all wonderful memories. We will surely miss you.
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Robert Brown posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2018
I grew up on Lawnview Dr., and was friends with Chris. I have nice memories of being at the McPhersons' where our parents played cards together. Sad to see Coach Mac pass. I want to convey my condolences to the family. May the Lord comfort you in this time of need.
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Louis Pelliccioni Jr posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2018
I’m a better man because of my relationship with Coach MAC . He will be missed
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Michael Brown posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Dear Peggy and Missy
Gary was more than a coach.He was a gentleman and he taught me so much about how to comport myself as an assistant coach.I learned so much from him when we were together in Cincinnati.After we left Cincinnati he always had a word of encouragement for me when I would see him on the road recruiting.
When I came to Morgantown, he welcomed me and he was so helpful in getting me to understand the importance of the Mountaineer Caravan.
I won’t be able to get down to Morgantown but please know that I am thinking about you two and praying that God eases your grief temporarily at least so that you can appreciate what a great man Gary was and how many lives he touched.
Love,
Mike Brown
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Kim Strawser posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Peggy and Missy. I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. You all hold a very special place in my heart and I will be lifting you in praying. Love to you both......kimmie
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