Duckett McDonald “Mac” Adair, 71, of Clinton, died July 2, 2014, in his home. Born in Laurens County in 1942, he was a son of the late Isaac M. Adair and Laverne M. Adair. He was a proud alumnus of both The Citadel and the University of South Carolina. He graduated The Citadel in 1963 with a degree in Political Science. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1968. Upon his return from Korea, he earned an MBA from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Adair was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Melanie “Mimi” Martin Adair, his lifelong love. He managed insurance and real estate throughout his career and was a small business owner. Mr. Adair was the manager of Economic Development for the City of Greenville from 1978-1980. He was a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenvillle and a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. He was, first and foremost, a devoted husband, father, brother, son and friend. Surviving are his son, James F. Adair of Easley, and his daughter, Melanie A. Johnson of Greenwood. He is also survived by his brother, James R. Adair. He was predeceased by one brother, Herbert Franklin Adair. He was also blessed with four grandchildren: Taylor Isaac Johnson, Sarah Ellen Johnson, Jase Andrew Johnson and Stephen William Adair. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday in Rosemont Cemetery and will be conducted by Rev. Jeri Perkins. Visitation will be held immediately following the service on Monday at the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. Honorary pallbearers will be the “Romeos” of his golf crowd. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 410 East Carolina Avenue, Clinton, SC 29325 or to a charity of one’s choice . Condolences may be expressed online at www.grayfuneralhome.com. Gray Funeral Home of Clinton
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