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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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07/22/1952 – 09/28/2025
Kingstree
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Central Presbyterian Church with burial in Tisdale Cemetery.
Visitation
Jack’s family will greet friends and family from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Mike Tisdale, 1149 Doc Kellahan Road, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Jack Marcellous McCrea, 73, husband of Janet Ruehl McCrea, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home in the Cedar Swamp Community surrounded by family.
Jack was born July 22, 1952, in Williamsburg County, SC, the son of the late Lathan Marcellous McCrea and Moeaden Eaddy McCrea. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and earned his degree in Ag Education from Clemson University in 1974. Jack was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying farming, fishing and hunting on his land in Cedar Swamp. He was a faithful member of Central Presbyterian Church serving as Elder Emeritus. He served 18 years with the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services in Williamsburg County and was elected Sheriff of Williamsburg County in 1993, where he served for 5 years. Jack was a family man and a fantastic cook, enjoying time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, over any meal he prepared.
Surviving Mr. McCrea, in addition to his wife of 50 years Janet, are: two sons, William Marcellous McCrea (Shannon) and Carl Ruehl McCrea (Chasity) both of Kingstree; five grandchildren, Jennifer Grace McCrea, Emma Bailey McCrea, Shelby Ryan McCrea, Jack Marcellous McCrea and Summer Ruehl McCrea; two sisters, Nellie Harriette McCrea and Donna Jane McCrea; a special sister, Noreen K. Steward; and his “Hog Dog” JoJo.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Central Presbyterian Church with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Jack’s family will greet friends and family from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Mike Tisdale, 1149 Doc Kellahan Road, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Online condolences can be posted for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com
Jack was born July 22, 1952, in Williamsburg County, SC, the son of the late Lathan Marcellous McCrea and Moeaden Eaddy McCrea. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and earned his degree in Ag Education from Clemson University in 1974. Jack was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying farming, fishing and hunting on his land in Cedar Swamp. He was a faithful member of Central Presbyterian Church serving as Elder Emeritus. He served 18 years with the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services in Williamsburg County and was elected Sheriff of Williamsburg County in 1993, where he served for 5 years. Jack was a family man and a fantastic cook, enjoying time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, over any meal he prepared.
Surviving Mr. McCrea, in addition to his wife of 50 years Janet, are: two sons, William Marcellous McCrea (Shannon) and Carl Ruehl McCrea (Chasity) both of Kingstree; five grandchildren, Jennifer Grace McCrea, Emma Bailey McCrea, Shelby Ryan McCrea, Jack Marcellous McCrea and Summer Ruehl McCrea; two sisters, Nellie Harriette McCrea and Donna Jane McCrea; a special sister, Noreen K. Steward; and his “Hog Dog” JoJo.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Central Presbyterian Church with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Jack’s family will greet friends and family from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Mike Tisdale, 1149 Doc Kellahan Road, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Online condolences can be posted for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com
Prayers for family and friends
Prayers for everyone. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Janet, Johnny and I are so terribly sorry. Jack was a man among men. A wonderful person, lawman, citizen, husband and father. We so admired and appreciated the life he led. You will be in our hearts and prayers.
Janet, Will, Carl, and family,
Im so sorry to hear of the loss of Jack. He will always be remembered with fondness. May God comfort each of, give you peace of heart knowing that Jack’s absence on earth is his presence with our Father.
We are thinking of all of you with love.
Len B. and Claire Hudson Gaskins
My condolences to the family of Mr Jack. He was a good friend of my late dad. Henry Hugh Nesmith. I would always see him in IGA and we would chat for a few minutes. SIP
Janet, we are so sorry to hear about Jack. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time of sorrow 🙏
Sincerely
Maxie (Bubbie) Cantley
My sincere prayers and thoughts to Jack”s family and friends. You were always a pleasure to work with and when you were near Jack, you knew good food was close by. You will be missed my friend till we meet again.
Janet condolences to you and your family in the loss of your husband. I remember the years I worked with Jack in the Probation and Parole Office in Kingstree,SC. He was always a great co-worker! Prayers for you all during this most difficult time,🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💔
Jack was a friend that could always lift your spirits. He always had the ability to make you laugh. Enjoyed many meals with him and he taught me how to cook many delicious “men’s” dishes. Was a great sheriff and friend. Praying for Janet, Carl and Mark.
Jack was such a fine man in so many ways! He always welcomed me as part of the family. He taught me so much about barbecuing hogs, making liver pudding, and cracklins! Everything he cooked was delicious! He always led with a quiet gentleness and sense of humor. His Loving Memory will live on!!! I am filled with Gratitude!
Mark and Shannon and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I never met Jack, but I know he was a good man. I know he was highly thought of. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing.He was a beloved Williamsburg County, Cedar Swamp man and will be missed .
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. When I started my law enforcement career I first met Mr jack he was a great kind man and he will be missed but never forgotten. His service to Williamsburg county was from his heart.
Janet and all the family
We are sorry to learn of Jack’s passing. So glad we finally made close contact with both of you, and over all the years
we always thought the world of Jack. He was indeed a special man and we send thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Harris and Beryl
What a great man and friend. A Christian man and a man of integrity. Loved every minute we spent together working and fellowshipping. Always looked forward to BBQs, great story telling and many, many laughs. Loved his family. Thoughts and prayers with Jack’s family. Love you and will miss you!
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Prayers for the family during this time.
My sincere sympathy; my heart goes out to the family in your time of sorrow. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Was in the same grade as Jack during our 10 years at Indiantown. He and I were “Harvest King and Queen” I believe in third grade. My condolences to his family. Prayers for you all.
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing, your family is in my prayers! Jack was always so kind and so much fun! He will be greatly missed. He always had time to listen and always gave good advice suggesting that you and God could handle the situation. We were not as close as cousins could be but the knowledge that he was always there was such a comfort. May God give your hearts the peace and comfort only He can give. You all will be in my heart and prayers. Love you.
Such a shock! My heart truly goes out to his family! Such a great loss, he was truly a fine and kind, loving, and jolly person who will be greatly missed. Always just knowing he was there was such a comfort. So sorry I did not know this sooner and could have been there. Know my prayers and my heartfelt wishes are with you all. May God’s peace and love wrap you up and give you the strength you need now. Only God can give you the comfort and peace for this! Just know you are in my prayers. Love you all.
Jack and I were hired the same day at Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, September 30, 1975. You could not ask for a better coworker. My condolences to Janet and the entire McCrea Family.
Mr. McCrea was a beautiful person who has a beautiful family. I’m so sorry for your broken hearts but share in your celebration knowing he’s no longer sick and hurting. May the Lord hold each of you tightly and carry you throughout the days, weeks and months ahead. Love and Condolences…7th Floor Oncology
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a guardian angel watching over you,!
Our sincere condolences to you and your family, Our prayers will surely be with you all. So sorry we didn’t know earlier and may could have helped your family in some way my sweet friend. Love in Christ, Sheryl and Chuck Belding
Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was a kind person. I am thinking of you and your family at this sad time.