Dr. Joseph Harrison McCraw, a military veteran, former Auburn University football running back, a long-time accounting professor at the University of West Georgia and a proud father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 in Carrollton.
Born in Andalusia, Alabama, in March 1945, McCraw received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Auburn University and his Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Georgia. While at Auburn, McCraw was a freshman fullback under the legendary coach, Vince Dooley and continued to contribute to the football program as an offensive and defensive player for three more years. McCraw is a much-decorated veteran. Upon graduation from Auburn University in 1967 with an ROTC Commission, he served a two-year stint in the U.S. Army. After being assigned to the 988th Military Police Company at Ft. Benning, Columbus, Georgia, he volunteered for Vietnam (1968) where he spent almost one year in service to his country.
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