Mack Truman Critcher, age 78, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 21,2024, with loved ones by his side.

Mack was born July 30, 1945, in Watauga County, to the late Will and Christine Harrison Critcher. He graduated from Appalachian High School in 1963,  then attended ASU. Mack served in the Air Force from 1966-1970 and then served in the Army National Guard and retired in 1994, where he received high honors for his service.
He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and was a faithful member of the choir. Mack loved spending time with his family. He was a hard worker, spending many of his retired years busy working in his garden and landscaping. He loved to travel and was able to visit many places all over the world.

Mack is survived by his children, Cheree Critcher Seagle and her husband Jim, Lance Critcher and his wife Sarah; fourteen grandchildren, Tori Martin and her husband Trevor, James Seagle, Brittany Broyles and her husband Philip, Katelyn Seagle, John Seagle and his wife Christian, Seth Seagle, Noah Seagle, Caleb Seagle, Layla Seagle, Ella Seagle, Isabella Critcher, Jessie Rose Critcher, Dakota Critcher, and Sahara Jo Critcher; five great grandchildren, William Martin, Henry Martin, Mack Martin, Annie Martin and Bodie Seagle; and siblings, JoAnn Alessandrini, Bruce Cook and his wife Sharon, Wanda Scott and her husband Bob, Laura Higgins and her husband Bobby, and his sister in law Margaret Critcher. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mack was preceded in death by his parents Will and Christine Critcher, and siblings J.W. Critcher, Lavon Caudill, and Weldon Critcher.

Funeral services for Mack Truman Critcher will be conducted Saturday afternoon at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 1:45, and the service will be held at 2:00p.m., with a private graveside service to follow. Officiating will be Bud Russell.

Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 130 and Disabled American Veterans chapter 90.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Mount Vernon Baptist Church 3505 Bamboo Road, Boone, North Carolina 28607. www.mvbcboone.org

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.