Marlin Keath “Mac” McCune, 79, of Branson, MO, formerly of Lincoln, died 3-13-14. Born 11-27-34 in Chanute, KS to Vernon W. and Vivian (Blakely) McCune. Graduate of Chanute, KS High School. Attended University of Kansas at Lawrence. Leader/Trumpeter of the “Mac Five” Dance Band. Manager at GAB early on; followed by various sales positions. Ret. Family Counselor for Roper and Sons.
Mac was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he served on various committees. Beta Theta Pi fraternity, National Honor Society, Independent Insurance Agents Association, Nebraska Realtors Association, Sesostris Temple of the Shrine, Masons, past-president Cornhusker Kiwanis Club, Musicians Association, Lincoln Advisory Board for Valley Hope, Board of Directors of Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Nebraska Brass.
Family members include his wife, Peggy A.; sons, Dr. Bryan (Lisa) McCune, Raleigh, NC, David (Coni) McCune, Jeff (Melissa) Jones, all of Lincoln, NE; daughters, Patty McCune Parisi, Denver, CO, Samantha (Mike) Sheffield, Lincoln, NE; 10 grandchildren; brother, Dr. Larry L. (Barbara) McCune, Chanute, KS; sister, Martha (Bill) Arnold, Bourne, TX; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mary Miller.
Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Monday (3-17-14) Trinity United Methodist Church, 7130 Kentwell Lane with Rev. James Keyser officiating.
Memorials to Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Nebraska Brass or Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation: Family will greet friends from 3-5 pm Sunday at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ St. Closed casket at church.