John McCarger   (Coach/Teacher - Arthur Hill High School)
1921 - 2004

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher and coach passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2004, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. He was 82.  Mr. McCargar was born October 28. 1921, In Edinburg, Indiana, the son of the late John W. and Lucille (Laughery) McCargar. He married Elizabeth  Raymond, Octobe1· 20, 1940: she predeceased him May 17. 1997. He graduated from Owosso High School In 1939, where he holds the school varsity record for the 100 yard dash and the 220 yard dash. The 100 yard dash record was tied in 1993. After high school he attended Western Michigan University.

His education was interrupted when he was enlisted with the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving his country from 1942· 1945. He then resumed his education at Western Michigan University In 1948. He began his teaching career at St. Charles High School from 1948 - 1951. He then taught at Leslie High School from 1951 -1953. From 1953, 1954 he taught at Central Junior High School In Saginaw. Then from 1954· 1984 he taught at Arthur Hill High School until his retirement. While at Arthur Hill he was the Head Track and Field Coach, an Assistant Varsity Football Coach and Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach.  He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where he was very active. He enjoyed spending time volunteering for the Saginaw City Rescue Mission and watching his grandchildren play sports.  His courage, dedication, and mild-mannered demeanor was a fine example and Inspiration to everyone who know him.

He is survived by four children; James A. (Donna) McCargar of Hemlock, Catherine (Joseph) Black of Lapeer, David (Lynnea) . McCargar of Midland, Laura (Joseph) Bringer of Saginaw;  15  grandchildren;  seven great-grand· children;  brother-ln-law, John Raymond: and several nieces and nephews. He was  predeceased by one son, John McCargar in 1985; brother Ora McCargar; and one sister, Mary Powell.