James Winford Macolly LTC U.S. Army (Retired)

James Winford Macolly, LTC US Army (Retired) James Winford Macolly of Mentone, AL died peacefully with his family by his side on April 28th. He was born on December 18th 1938 in Albany, GA to Sudie Bass Faulkner and Paul Nathan Macolly. He spent much of his childhood in Leesburg, GA with his beloved aunt Nettie Mae Bass and his older brother Ray. In 1961, he married his college sweetheart Judy Martin Macolly. In 1964 they welcomed their daughter Lisa Catherine and in 1969 their son Mark James was born. James loved animals, music, singing, nature, photography, grilling and cooking. One of his favorite places to be was on the water. He felt at home on rivers, creeks, lakes and in the ocean and spent countless hours with his family in the waters off the Georgia coast. He had a competitive nature and played baseball and football in both high school and college. In later years, he played golf and loved fishing and hunting. His favorite place to be was always outside. He was an avid gardener. He was extremely patriotic, loving his country deeply. Family and faith meant everything to him. He had a strong commitment to his religion and was an active member of many churches throughout his life. At the time of his death he was a member Ruhama Baptist Church in Alabama where he formed many close friendships. He was also a Master Mason for over 50 years. James attended Lee County High School transferring to Albany High School to play football where he graduated in 1957. He graduated from North Georgia College in 1961 and was commissioned into the Army as an Infantry Second Lieutenant where he began a 22-year Army career. His first duty station was Ft McClellan, AL followed by 3 years in Heidelberg, Germany where he transferred from Infantry to Military Police (MP). He and Judy took full advantage of their time in Europe traveling in their VW camper. He was promoted to Captain during their time there. In 1967, he was sent to Ft Campbell, KY where he formed an MP Company in preparation to go to Thailand to support the military in Viet Nam. They were deployed there that same year. Upon his return from Thailand, he was stationed at Ft Gordon in Augusta, GA where he attained the rank of Major. After that, he was sent to Ft McPherson in Atlanta, GA from which he was deployed to Viet Nam in 1970, returning to Atlanta in 1971 where he became a part of a small team assigned to assess military posts in the Southeast. In 1974, he was assigned back to Ft Gordon where he became Commander of CID (Criminal Investigation Division). By this time he had attained the rank of LTC. In 1977, he was assigned to Ft Stewart, GA where he was Provost Marshall of the 24th Infantry. He retired from the Army in 1982 having been awarded numerous decorations: National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Oakleaf Cluster), Viet Nam Service Medal, Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Oakleaf Cluster), Viet Nam Cross of Gallantry, and Army Service Ribbon. While in the service, his military education continued in Advanced Criminal Investigation, Drug Investigation, and ended with Command and General Staff College. After his retirement he was the Director of Security for many private developments including The Landings in Savannah and Oldfield and Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC. He was a member of multiple police and security organizations, having helped found the South Carolina Security Managers Association and was especially proud of the work he did implementing the Hurricane Evacuation protocols for Beaufort County, SC. He is survived by his daughter Lisa Macolly Joselove (Scott) of Savannah, son Mark James Macolly of Savannah, grandson Broderick (Brody) James Macolly of Anniston, AL; and his siblings Ray Macolly (Patty), Kathryn Hightower, Jimmie Faulkner (Trina), Eddie Faulkner (Rosemary), Rex Faulkner (Deborah) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends whom he considered family. He was especially grateful to his caregiver and friend of the last 14 years, Judy Dunn. The family will receive friends at a visitation at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Home in Albany, GA Thursday May 2nd from 5-7pm. A service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11am Friday May 3rd followed by a graveside service with full military honors at the family plot in Leslie, GA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project (woundedwarriorproject.org), Lifeline for Vets (nvf.org), or Ruhama Baptist Church (3310 County Road 81, Ft Payne, AL 35967).

James Winford Macolly LTC U.S. Army (Retired)

December 18, 1938 - April 28, 2024