I met Mr. McCool on a trip with my daughter’s Girl Scout troop to the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville AL. Mr McCool was so knowledgeable and willing to share, taking time to explain some really complex ideas to my daughter and her friends. I thought it was so kind of him to give back to the community in that way so I asked him to write his name on a card so I could look him up later. I lost the card when we came home and only recently stumbled upon it while cleaning. I want to offer my sincerest condolences as he made a lasting impression on me in only a short time, I can only image the loss his close friends and family felt at his passing. I pray I can meet him again in the next life and that he Rest In Peace. God bless you. 

George “Corey” Cornick

For many years I worked along side Alex, seeking his counsel and wisdom from many years of experience.  He had basically "seen it all" and Alex was the "go to" leader for many program managers to solve the most difficult and complex issues.  I trusted him greatly.  

But more than being a giant in his field of expertise, Alex was a kind and soft spoken friend.   When Alex spoke, we all listened!  He spoke with confidence and a gentleness that reflected his unwavering spiritual strength.  He represented the best of what we all aspired to become.  

May the Lord bless and comfort his wonderful family.



He was a great leader and a very humble man. Some of us are very lucky that we get to work for him . His accomplishment and teaching will remain with us. May God gives his soul rest and strength to his family to bear the loss. Peace, sir

My husband and I loved Alex.  He and Tuggie were our Sunday School teachers for many years at Whitesburg Baptist and we know how much he loved the Lord.  We have never known such a kind, caring person as Alex who loved his family, his God and his work.  God let him have 96 great years!  We thank God for his life, his work and his love for others and know that he is now with Jesus and Tuggie and must be overwhelmed with happiness.  His was a good long life lived well.  May God bless the rest of his family as He has Alex.  Ann and Leigh Moore

I worked alongside Mr. McCool at the US Space and Rocket Center. I will always remember the kindness of Mr. McCool. He was always willing to answer any question I had as he voulenteered way long after he retired sharing stories of days of the Saturn V. Mr. McCool was always so amazing to talk to, and learn from. The earth is a little darker today, but the heavens are much brighter.  Praying for Rest for Mr. McCool, and peace and comfort for the family. 



Alex was the older brother I never had. Every time we volunteered together at the Rocket Center, I left smiling. I will never forget his beautiful stories and his bright, shining, smiling face. He never failed to lift up my heart. He is the best medicine I ever had. I Love You Alex.

My Deepest Sympathies to the entire family. May their many wonderful memories eclipse the intense pain.

For several years Alex was my boss, my mentor and my friend.  Alex clearly left this world better than he found it.  God Bless. 

I remember Alex as a fine man when we worked together at NASA-MSFC and appreciated him for his management skills, technical competence and Christian faith.  We were on TDY to ESA in Noordvick,  the Netherlands working a Hubble Space Telescope Solar Array Design Review.  Drayton Talley and I  taught Sunday School at different churches but both he and I had forgot to bring our Sunday School Lesson books along on the trip.  Drayton came up to me on the plane and said, "Hey, Alex is travelling with us on this TDY trip, let me see if he has his Sunday School Lesson book".  Dependable Alex had his along and let Drayton and I copy the lesson for both of us.  He bailed us out allowing us to have some study time on the lesson.  Alex was a fine Christian man and he has now taken his flight into the Glory of God's Heaven to be with those dear to his faithful soul.  May the Lord comfort his family at this difficult time.
Ted Edge


     I met Alex when I began work at NASA Marshall in the late 1960s, although we didn't work closely together.  I had earlier worked more with his brother Jim at NASA Michoud in New Orleans.   Both brothers were involved with the Saturn I S-1B stage that I was working on at the time.  Over the years I observed Alex continuously grow in stature at NASA Marshall, and really admired his gracious management style.  Rather late in his career he accepted huge NASA responsibilities, when other NASA employees his age were long into retirement.
    My favorite Alex story, however, didn't involve NASA.   In 1980, the Huntsville Track Club began an annual 6.2 mile race called Cotton Row Run.  I was in my early  40s and in fair physical condition, but hadn't done any running.  I decided to run the Cotton Row Run, and see if I could earn a special commemorative T-shirt by running it in fewer than 60 minutes.  Well, it's a tough, hilly course and it took me about 63 minutes.  As I was about to head home, Alex saw me and told me to go with him to pick up our commemorative T-shirts.  I told him I hadn't earned the shirt, since I was slower than the 60 minute limit.  He grabbed my arm and pulled me toward the T-shirt line, saying "Everybody earned that shirt today".  I still have that commemorative T-shirt, some 40 years later, thanks to Alex.

Mac was a wonderful friend and mentor.  He hired me to join NASA
in 1960. He was an wonderful leader and taught me so much as a man of faith.  
   Through the years I could always depend on him for good advice. 
I will miss him and Thank God for his long life.
My sympathy and prayers for his family.

I had the high honor and privilege of working directly with Alex for almost ten years. For some reason, we really hit it off when he became the Space Shuttle Projects Office manager. Over the years Alex became like a father to me.  His advice, council and friendship was the highlight of my career.  I will always remember and cherish the experiences and opportunities afforded to me by Alex McCool.   After he retired, he used to remind  me every time I talked to him that: “Jim, there’s a whole other world out there after NASA”.   I imagine that if  he could talk to us today, he would say that:  “always remember there’s a whole other world out there after our time on earth is finished.”  God bless you Mac in your new home. 
Blessings and peace to the entire McCool family.

MAC was my mentor, boss, Sunday School teacher and brother. We travelled together on several work assignments and problem investigations. He was a true leader and friend. 

I always held Alex McCool in the highest esteem, he was a man of integrity, always encouraging, and a voice of wisdom and reason.  It was an honor to work with him, and I wish I had known him on a more personal basis as well as professional.  He will be missed, but we shall see him again.

Mr.McCool will be fondly remembered by us as he was a wonderful Sunday School teacher and friend. I (Debrah) was also fortunate to work with him at NASA and recognize what a great servant leader he was. Praise God this man’s life and influence in our community. 

What a giant  of a man. So blessed to have been able to call him “friend”. His presence will be missed by so many.
My love to you as a family.
Will always cherish our recent telephone conversation.

I offer my sympathy and prayers for the family of Mac McCool, my  valued colleague and friend for many years.

If all humans were as honest, technically competent with the integrity of Alex then we would live in a great society.


I had the pleasure of working with Alex McCool for many years.  I was a young branch chief.  He was always encouraging and pleasant to work with, the kind of guy to not pressure you but you wanted to please him and get your job done.  He could lead folks and make things happen.  Will always be pleasant memories.

Our blessings, thoughts and prayers for Mac and the entire family. Mac taught us much and made us all better at NASA. He will be missed.

A few years ago, on the rare occasion the me and my brothers were all together in Huntsville, we decided to go see the new Apollo Rocket exhibit at the Space Center. Of all the folks visiting that day, Mr. McCool approached us and gave us a personal tour of the facility, explaining everything in great detail. He spent nearly two hours with us. It was a highlight in my life as I've been a space nut ever since I was a kid.

Fly High with the Angels Mr. McCool
Randall W. Foster

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Alexander "Mac" A. McCool Jr.

December 10, 1923 – July 14, 2020

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