He continued to work on the ranch populated by spoiled cattle and horses, with Roger and ultimately his son, Kent until he was into his 90s. He and his brother Roger built a log cabin on this property. During his early years as superintendent, he worked to make Aledo ISD one of the first integrated schools in the region.Īfter retiring from the school business, Mr. His passion for education combined with tremendous support for his teachers and students led to an intermediate school in Aledo being named in his honor. Although he held official positions as teacher, coach, principal, and ultimately superintendent, he also served in constant unofficial capacities as a custodian, bus driver, mechanic, line cook, and counsellor to all who entered his office. Mac’s dedication to education was evident throughout his entire career at Aledo ISD. During his first summer back he met the love of his life, Nell Ruth Bloodworth, and they married December 27, 1957. After returning from France, he earned a master’s degree in education from Texas Tech. He was drafted by the Army and served in the 28th general medical unit near La Rochelle, France during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.
Mac was born on May 6, 1928, to Tom and Clota McAnally in Parker County. He attended Aledo and Springtown public schools, then went on to attend North Texas Agricultural College and then Texas Tech University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology.
Mac to all who knew him) passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 1, 2021.