Al McRae

AI was born on October 30, 1940 in Laurel, MS. He passed away July 4, 2026 at his home in Brownsville, TN. He lived a life marked by loyalty, kindness and most of all, devotion to his family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church, at 11:00 AM with The Reverends Ray Chandler and Sammy Tillman officiating. Michelle Tillman and Luke Churchill will serve as accompanist. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Al was a proud Scotsman and loved visit and talk about The McRae Castle, Eilean Donan in Inverness, Scotland. A graduate of George S. Garner High School in Laurel, MS. He received his Bachelor of Business Degree and his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from The University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS. During college he was a member of the Kappa Alpha order.

Al married the former Kittie Naill Kinney in 1964. Together they built a beautiful life centered on God and family in Laurel MS. They raised two sons and one daughter, Holland, Kinney, and Malise. Al practiced law in Laurel for 35 years and was honored to serve as a judge for a number of years. Later he became the director of the Jackson Recovery Center in Jackson, MS. Al was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Laurel and Fondren Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS. His favorite pastor was the Reverend Doctor Grayson Tucker.

In 2003 Al and Kittie moved to Brownsville, TN to be closer to family. They became a part of First United Methodist Church. Al taught Sunday School and a Wednesday night Bible Lay Study. He was very proud to be certified as a servant.

Al is survived by his wife Kittie Naill Kinney McRae, sons Holland McRae (Tia), Kinney McRae (Jessica), and daughter Malise Moore (Eric). He was the extremely proud grandfather of George McRae (Ryan), Tillman McRae (Kalyn), Bailey McRae, Madison Moore (Drake), Tanner Moore (Brianna), Chase Watkins, Russ Joyner, Baker Joyner, and Arch Joyner. Al was also blessed to have two great granddaughters Kittie McRae and Gracyn Horner. He was preceded in death by his parents Alpheus H. McRae and Hazel McRae as well as a brother Murdoch McRae.

Family was the cornerstone of Al's life. He loved attending every event of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was especially happy watching George, Tillman, Bailey, and Tanner play football. His grandchildren, especially his only granddaughter Madison, could do no wrong in his eyes.

Al will forever be cherished as a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, as well as a dedicated friend to many. We will all remember his serious golf playing, his over zealousness for Ole Miss football, and a laugh that could make your heart melt. The family requests that memorials be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. All arrangements and services are under the direction of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home.