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“My Dear Georganna I so Sorry about Napolean Remember that your loss is shared by many friends who care and that you're in our thoughts and...Read More »
1 of 16 | Posted by: Eric Wilson - Paterson, NJ

“To Georgeanna, May Jesus' strong arms of compassion and love, and the kind and gentle light which streams down from Heaven lie gently around you...Read More »
2 of 16 | Posted by: Brenda Blackwell-Hawkins - NJ

“To Georgeanna, May Jesus' strong arms of compassion and love, and the kind and gentle light which streams down from Heaven lie gently around you...Read More »
3 of 16 | Posted by: Brenda Blackwell-Hawkins - NJ

“SiStar you know if I caould have been there today I would have.. He had fought a good fight.. He had kept the Faith. I f u need me I am just a call...Read More »
4 of 16 | Posted by: Takiya Moses- Morrison - GA

“Our deepest condolences on the passing of your hubby. May your family find peace. ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Thomas & Abby Rodriguez Hatch - NJ

“Georgiana may beautiful memories comfort you and your family at this difficult time. With deepest symapthy.The Blackwell Family Karen,Brenda,Barabara...Read More »
6 of 16 | Posted by: Mattie Blackwell - Paterson, NJ

“Georgianna, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Keep your head up and everything will work out fine.Remember, we know each other, and I know...Read More »
7 of 16 | Posted by: Mr.&Mrs. Donell&Patricia Barnes Pauldo - NJ

“my throughts and prayers are with you. ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: valorie keels - macon, GA

“To a cousin and friend.I could always look for a smile and good conversation.When I was down you always had a way of picking me up.You will be...Read More »
9 of 16 | Posted by: Willis & Sandra Huggins - NJ

“Sorry to hear about you loss, just know that he is in a better place with God. May love surround you may faith sustain you may hope encourage you day...Read More »
10 of 16 | Posted by: Marcella Robinson-Stuart - NJ

“So sorry for your loss. Hold the good memories close. Another Guardian Angel is there for you when you need them. Thoughts and prayers are with you....Read More »
11 of 16 | Posted by: Marcella Boyd - Wall, NJ

“GEORGIANNA.....MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW...REMEMBER THAT WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU....SINCERELY, ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: DONALD & SONIA DICKSON - PATERSON, NJ

“He will leave a great void in so many live. May God bless your family. ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Valerie Mann - paterson, NJ

“My heart dropped,when I open the paper this morning to the obituary section and saw Napolean name (I didnt know) good memories came flowing back of...Read More »
14 of 16 | Posted by: Richard & Barbara Thomas - NJ

“You will be missed!!! R.I.P. my friend Mama Smalls and Tweet will always be in my prayers!!!! I Love You Bro!!! Janene.... Geaux Saint' ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Janene - LA

“Oh my dear Georganna, I am so sorry to here about ur loss, You & ur family will be in my paryers, I know ur pain still hurting for my sister. Love U...Read More »
16 of 16 | Posted by: Alyce Glover Suber - Paterson, NJ


"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4: 7-8 The Rising of The Sun Mr. Napolean McCray, the son of Miss. Idus McCray and the Late J.K. Walker was born on August 13, 1947 in Florence, South Carolina. Napolean "Mack Daddy" McCray departed his life on February 3, 2012 at 3:08 at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence S.C. He slipped into eternal rest and peace, with his wife and Care-Taker, Georganna Smalls-McCray, Mother, Idus McCray, and Family at his bed side. The Gleaming Of The Sun Napolean attended Olanta Training School in Olanta, SC and Carver High School in Lake City, South Carolina. After high school, he attended Job Corps. At a early age, Napolean confessed Christ as his savior. He attended Jerusalem Baptist Church. Later on in life, he moved to Paterson, New Jersey where he joined Getsemane Primitivie Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, where he was baptized under the leadership of Rev. E. W. Wallace and Rev. Walter White Jr. There he was a trustee and a faithful member for over twenty years. Later on in his life, he moved his membership to Christ Temple Baptist Church where he met his wife and joined The Christ Temple Baptist Church in Paterson, New Jersey under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Turner. Who he really love and love for him to sing his favorite song "I Won't Complain." Napolean met Georganna Smalls in 1989 and was united in Holy Matrimony on November 9, 1996, where Dr. Rev. Gregory C. Turner married them. After retiring from Public Service Electric & Gas Company for over thirty-eight years, he decided he wanted to move back to South Carolina to be closer to his family. Once moving back to Florence, South Carolina, he joined his family church, Greater Saint Stephens Baptist Church under the leadership of his, Rev. Samuel Burgess in Lake City, SC, He was a faithful member until his health fell him. As a Father, Grandfather, and Husband he made many personal sacrifices for his family, Grand and Great- Grand Children. Napolean was employed by PSE&G of Clifton, New Jersey for over thirtyeight years. He was a member of Cert Team of The Passaic County Sheriff Department and Local Teamster 855 and he was a former member of Hiram #19 of Paterson, NJ and a former member of Lodge 195 of Paterson, New Jersey also. Napolean had a heart of gold. He meant so much to so many people. Anyone that knew Napolean knew he always had a funny joke to tell and would make u laugh; then u wonder was he telling the truth. The Relationship that he had with his wife was like; you saw one you saw the other, they always had a smile on their face like they was meant to be together, and anyone who knew him knew he love his wife with all his heart. Napolean was preceded in death by his father, J.K. Walker, a brother Donald Walker, and sister, Linda Walker, and Helen Flemming, father-in-law, Arthur Lee McCall and a brother-in-law, Terry Williams. The Shining Of The Sun Those he leaves in his loving memory and to see his vision in the future are: his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Georganna Smalls-McCray of the home; one devoted daughter, Shirlene (Charles) McKnight- Green of Timmonsville, SC; three devoted sons, Bruce McCray of Hackensack, New Jersey, Demond (Natisha) McCray of Portsmouth, Virginia and Da'Shon Smalls of Paterson, New Jersey; adopted son, Steven McCoy of Paterson, NJ; his loving mother, Miss Idus McCray of Olanta, SC; mother-in-law, Mrs. Robbie Mae Williams Manigo of Paterson, NJ; eight sisters, Ruthie Timmons, Mrs. Barbara Epps, Pearl Epps of Olanta, SC, Mrs. Linda (Levern) Gamble of Lynchburg, SC, Shirley Burgess of Lake City, SC, Minnie Ruth (Grady) Johnson Florence, SC and Emma Jean Walker of Florence, SC; five brothers, Willie McCray of Turbeville, SC, Mr. Luke (Linda) McCray of Olanta, SC, Mr. Monroe (Mary Ann) McCray of Olanta, SC, Mr. Benjamin (Elizabeth) McCray of Olanta, SC, J.A Walker of New Zion, SC and Tommy (Doris) Hannah of Paterson, NJ; two sisters-in-law, Mary Williams of Paterson, New Jersey and Shelia McCall of Darlington, SC; nine brothers-in-law; David Williams of Paterson, NJ, Donald (Carol) Gatewood of Paterson, NJ, Tim Farrow (Amanda Ellis) of Clinton, NJ, Donnie and Ronnie Lighty of Society Hill, SC, Vincent McCall, Christopher McCall, Derrick Jackson of Darlington, SC and Keith McCall of Atlanta, Georgia; twelve grandchildren, Dorwan McKnight and Dwayne McKnight of Timmonsville, SC, Charles (Charity) Green of Portsmouth, Virginia; Ashley McCray, Madison McCray and Demond McCray Jr. of Portsmouth, Virginia, Bryce McCray of Paterson, NJ, Rahmeir Dailey of Atlanta, Georgia, Da' Nilah Smalls of Paterson NJ, Ja'Shon Barron of NC, Daj'Jah Brown and Rae'Kwon Smalls of Paterson, NJ; three great-grandchildren, Ariyanna McKnight, Shakayla McKnight and Dwayne McKnight Jr. of Florence, SC; four uncles, Elmore McCray of Boyton Beach, Florida, Robert "Bobby" Smalls of Paterson, NJ and Ronnie K. Smalls of Columbia, SC Floyd Scoot Darlington, SC; six aunts, Mary E. Graham of Lake City, SC, Emma McKenzie of Scranton, SC, Betty Ann Swinton of Florence, SC, Frances "Emma Jean" Small of Darlington, SC, Shirley Jean Williams of Atlanta, Georgia and Amelia Williams of Paterson, NJ; special godchildren, Brandy Jenkins, Shaneka Kersey, Yazmee M. Sessoms, Kyeera Ozahne Williams and Justin Kerr all of Paterson, New Jersey, Maliah McKenzie, Nicholas McKenzie of Olanta, SC, Little Miss Taryn Samuel of Tallahassee, Florida; best friends, Sadie Chapman, Sharon Sauls, Louise Sauls, Kister Burgess, Wendall (Ada) Jordan, Frank (Cynthia) Gaskins, David (Gloria) McFadden, Ernest McElveen, Eugene (Annie) Brown, Gill Cleaves, Orville "Teddy" (Lisa) Kerr, Hebert Cook, Leo "LG" Gerald, Joe Flynn and Rod Stokes. He also leaves several nieces and nephews, family

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