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Damascus Town Councilman Jack Richard McCrady, Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 2. In response to his passing, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Jack McCrady provided strong and experienced leadership that benefitted his Southwest Virginia community. As a mayor, town councilman and Board of Supervisors member, Jack McCrady’s decades-long career served Washington County and his hometown of Damascus. He contributed to many different community ventures, including his service on the very first Appalachian Trail Days committee. I join Washington County officials and residents in mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant.”

BACKGROUND

An obituary for Councilman McCrady can be found here. His visitation is scheduled for this Sunday, October 5.

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