Dr. William F. McBrayer DDS, age 92

Dr. William F. McBrayer DDS, age 92, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018.

He was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late Matt McBrayer and the late Sally Kate Fisher McBrayer. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton and a US Army veteran of WWII. He practiced dentistry in Rutherford County for almost forty years and was a member of the North Carolina Dental Association and the American Dental Association. In the past he had served on the Board of Directors of the First Federal Savings & Loan, was a former president of the Isothermal Dental Society and a member of the Rutherford County Jaycees. He loved to play golf, fish and do anything outdoors at the family home in Lake Lure.

William was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by one sister Ann McBrayer Nanney and one brother Matt McBrayer II. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years Peggy Ann Lawing McBrayer. One Daughter: Louisa McBrayer Koken and her husband Robert. One Son: William F. McBrayer, Jr. and his wife Milena. Five grandchildren.

The memorial service was held at First United Methodist Church in Rutherfordton. At the request of the family the interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to Western Carolina Chapter Alzheimer's Association at 4600 Park Rd. Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28209 or to the First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton at 264 N. Main St. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills at PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28139.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services is serving the family.