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McWilliams James R. "Jack" McWilliams passed away on April 7, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on October 21, 1919 in Hearne, Texas, to Robert Walter McWilliams and Annie Lee Street McWilliams. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 5, 1941 and married the love of his life, Rosalind "Lena" McMullen on September 14, 1945 while in London, England. Jack was later recalled for the Korean Conflict in October of 1950. He earned the American Defense Service Medal; the American Theater Campaign Medal; EAME Campaign Medal with six bronze stars; the Good Conduct Medal; the Victory Ribbon; one service stripe; and three service bars. For the majority of his years in the service, Jack managed NCOA and officers clubs. He honorably served his country with 29 years of dedicated service, and retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant. Jack loved fishing, gardening, playing dominos and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, "Lena"; sisters, Emma Kalm, Nell Morris, Wanda Gibson, Lige McWilliams, Hubert McWilliams, Robert McWilliams; and grandson, Benjamin James Schraer. Jack is survived by his daughters, Margaret J. Young and husband, Donald and Attracta M. Schraer and husband, Alvin, Jr.; sister, Virginia Wallace; grandchildren, Alvin Paul Schraer, III, Christopher Alan Schraer, Rosalind Margaret Garcia, Patrick Charles Siress, Jr. and wife, Melissa Beth; great-grandchildren, Roel Jaime Garcia, Jr., Michael Andrew Garcia, Christina Marie Garcia, Anthony and Elizabeth Siress; and numerous nieces and nephews. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Friday-April 11, 2008 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM, with a Rosary recited at 7:00PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday-April 12, 2008 at 10:00AM at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 202 Kronkowsky, Boerne, Texas 78006. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South, with full Air Force Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 4242 Woodcock Dr., Suite 101, San Antonio, Texas 78228. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE DRIVE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 210-349-1414

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MSGT James R. McWilliams

October 21, 1919 - April 7, 2008