Dr. John Robert McCray, 75, of Liberty, MO passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Golden Years Assisted Living. John was born May 7, 1946, in rural Davies County, to James and Thelma (Schumacker) McCray. He graduated from Jamesport High School in Jamesport, MO. After graduation, he attended UMKC College where he got his doctorate in Psychology. In 1976, Bob met the love of his life, Lynda Mauch at an educators workshop, and in 1977, he married Lynda. The couple shared the same passion of their love for god, learning, education, and coincidentally sharing the same birthdate. The couple became members of the St. James Catholic Church of Liberty, MO. He was a counselor for the Kearney School District until he retired. Bob and Lynda were also volunteers at The Sheffield Family Center in Kansas City, MO. Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and enjoyed reading, and writing poetry in his free time.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 36 years, son; Peter Alan Hayden, and sister; Mary Ann Frock.
Bob is survived by his sons; Andrew (Teresa) Hayden of Kansas City, MO, Mark Hayden of San Francisco, CA, three grandchildren; Joshua, Michael, and Anna Hayden, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday September 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, MO. Burial will be in the Resurrection Cemetery, 5001 NE Cookingham Rd., Kansas City, MO.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. James Catholic Church.
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