of Jacksonville, AR
September 13, 1919 - January 5, 2018
Macedonio ''Mac'' Rodriguez Cruz Sr., 98, Jacksonville, peacefully passed from this life on Friday January 5, 2018 at Premier Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in North Little Rock, AR.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Mazie Cruz (nee Estes); sisters Margarita Morales and Mickey Cruz. He is survived by three children, Macedonio Cruz Jr and wife Pam of Alexander, Veronica Reid of Houston, TX and Barry Cruz and wife Karen of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Martina Steed, Maria Coffman, Michelle Kerman and Eric Cruz; Seven Great-Grandchildren; Zach, Landon, Matthew, Sydney, Zander, Nicholas and Daxston.
Born September 13, 1919 in Pearsall, TX, to the late Tirzo Cruz and Juanita Rodriquez. Macedonio served in the United States Air Force for over 29 years and he retired in 1973 as a Senior Master Sargent. He was a veteran of the World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars.
In celebration of his life, a visitation will be held On January 11, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate I-30, Little Rock AR. There will be a full Military Burial on Friday January 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Pine Crest Cemetery, 7401 AR-5 Alexander, AR.
A special thank you to the staff at Premier Health and Rehab in North Little Rock for their tender, loving care of "Mac".
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. But I was happy that you saw him at Thanksgiving. My prayers and love are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I know your dad will be missed.....although he was here a long time, it is never long enough for those who loved him! I am in awe of his service to our country. God bless him.
So very sorry for your loss, Marty! What an amazing life he lived - filled with service and honor. May you find comfort in precious memories of times spent together. I'll be keeping your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Betsey
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I will always remember my Uncle Mac as a great man and mentor.