~~Racine – Mack Henry McClose, 97, was born into eternal life on Friday, April18, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.  "Uncle Buddy" as he was affectionately called by those who loved him, was born on February 9, 1917 in Enterprise, MS, to the late George and Dolly Vantee (nee: Price) McClose.

Mack married the love of his life, the former Elsie Sharp in 1945.  In 1955 they moved to Racine, WI and he became employed by J.I. Case Corporation. He retired in 1979, after 24 years of dedicated service.  Mack became a member of Wayman A.M.E. Church under the leadership of Rev. Leonard Williams and currently under the leadership of Rev. Ernest Garrison. Uncle Buddy loved fishing, hunting and hanging out with his great grandson Duane "Womp" Vance.

Mack leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Arletha (Richard) Coleman; daughter in law, Dorothy Boyden; twelve grandchildren, Beverly, Tanga (Charles), Adam, Risa, Jack, Samuel, Renata, Cleveland, Theresa (Duane), Gayica, Terrance and Anthony; Twenty five great grandchildren; twenty great great grandchildren; seven nephews, Willie Mack, James, William, Charles McGruder, Charles White, Fenton and Rojo; six nieces, Dorothy, Yvonne, Mary, Linda, Pam and Cynthia. Special sister in law, Callie McClose; niece, BaeBae and his Goddaughter, Shaunda Coleman. Mack was preceded in death by both of his parents, his wife, his son, Samuel Boyden Jr.; his sister, Willie Lee McGruder;  two nieces Rosie Burns and Lucinda White.

A celebration of Mack's life will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014, 11:00 am, at Wayman AME Church, 424 N. Memorial Dr.  Visitation will be held at the church from 10am until the time of service.  Rev. Lawrence Terry will officiate.  Interment will follow services at West Lawn Memorial Park.