Ezra McElmurry - obituary

McELMURRY EZRA B. "MAC" August, 23, 2011. Age 85. Longtime local golf pro and World War II veteran, he was born in Missouri on September 25, 1925 to Ezra and Era (Greenwell) McElmurry. Raised in Detroit, he was a graduate of Redford High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theater until his discharge in 1946. He was assistant golf pro at Western, Tam-O-Shanter and Plum Hollow country clubs before becoming head pro at Knollwood Country Club. Beloved husband of Mary for 33 years. Dear father of Van Burr, Kathryn Moriello (Peter), Michele Fecht (Steve), Karen McElmurry (Michael Goslin) and Tom McElmurry. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Brian, Stefano, Clara, David, Laurel, Dillon and great- granddaughter Ryleigh. Brother of Dorothy Graebner and the late Helen, Ruth and Ina. Memorial service Thursday 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009. Memorial tributes to the church, Western Golf Association or Beaumont Hospice. A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, (248) 549-0500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com