With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Jerome McCray, 67, of St. Stephen, SC, husband of Savila P. McCray, who passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Life Reflections

Jerome McCray was born February 16, 1958 in Pineville, South Carolina. He was the son of Geneva McCray and the late Robert McCray Sr. Jerome entered into his eternal rest on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Jerome attended St. Stephen High School, where he also met his high school sweetheart and best friend, Savila Paulin, who later became his wife. He enjoyed watching football, fishing, and he was known as the neighborhood mechanic. He attended Denmark Technical College, where he earned his Associate Degree. Jerome also enjoyed cooking on the grill and really loved taking care of his dogs. He was a member of Redeemer Reformed Episcopal Church. He was  always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. Jerome was the true definition of Southern Hospitality.

Loved ones left to cherish his lasting memories includes: his loving wife, Savila P. McCray of St. Stephen, SC; his son, Damon J. McCray of St. Stephen, SC; his loving  mother, Geneva McCray of Pineville, SC; two grandchildren, Tylik Green of Vance, SC and Damir McCray of St. Matthews, SC; his siblings, Christine (Reverend Benjamin) Milligan of Pineville, SC, Wendell McCray of St. Stephen, SC, Robert (Cassandra) McCray of Pensacola, FL and Michelle (Gilford) Matthews of Pineville, SC; sisters-in-law, Naomi (George) Simmons of St. Stephen, SC, Vickie Brown of Moncks Corner, SC and Bobby Gourdine of Florida; one godchild, Movetta McCray of Goose Creek, SC; along with a hosts of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family daily from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at 118 Fairview Drive, Pineville, SC

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of St. Stephen, SC. 843-354-2292.