Gerald ‘Jerry’ McAnally

January 10, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” McAnally was born January 24, 1966, in Atmore, Alabama. His faith became sight when he was called to his Heavenly home on January 8, 2024, at the age of 58, following a fearless and courageous battle with cancer.

“Coach Mac” graduated from Auburn University Montgomery and taught at Repton Middle School and Brewton City Schools, before furthering his education at The University of West Alabama. After receiving his Specialist Degree, he moved into administrative roles as assistant principal at Excel High School and principal at Thomasville Middle School. While he enjoyed teaching history and leading teachers in his administrative roles, coaching was his passion. He coached football, track, basketball, and tennis.
“Coach Mac” didn’t just coach sports, he coached lives. He was always ready with a kind, encouraging, or motivating word. He helped many understand that there is a difference between winning and winning graciously. He always saw the best in everyone.

Regardless of his numerous accomplishments in education and coaching, the titles that he carried with the most pride were “Dad” and “Papa”. He always put his family first and he was most happy when all of his family was together. He instilled in his family a love for each other, a love for Auburn Football, and an unwavering faith in the Lord.

Gerald was proceeded in death by his mother, Estelle White McAnally; his father Edward McAnally and stepmother Marie McAnally; grandparents Jake and Tishie White and Ernest and Ellafara McAnally, special sister-in-law Ramona McCall, brother-in-law Mark Lukkar, and 2 grandchildren who were born into Heaven.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 21 years, Sharon McAnally; his three sons – Caleb (Kinsey) McAnally of Canton, GA; Christopher (Ashley) Johnson of Wetumpka, AL; Michael McAnally of Dawsonville, GA; granddaughter – Rosalie Johnson; grandson Elijah Johnson; his two brothers – Douglas (Tiffany) McAnally of Huntsville, AL; and Timothy (Marcy) McAnally of Atmore, AL; brother-in-law Steve McCall of Pace, FL; sister-in-law Marian (Roger) Kays of Molino, FL; father-in-law George (Linda) Marlow of Molino, FL; Aunt Pauline McAnally of Bay Minette, AL; Aunt Pauline Callahan of Molino, FL; Aunt Carol (Tom) Truesdale of Pensacola, FL. He is also survived by numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, colleagues, students, and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM at First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Don Davis officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries