Dr. McCrary in the 1980s.
For immediate release — Jan. 19, 2012
(DALLAS) — After almost 40 years with the Dallas County Community College District, Dr. Richard McCrary had served students in some way at almost every campus in the district. From his early days as a counselor at Mountain View College to his term as interim president at Brookhaven College, the DCCCD administrator shared his knowledge of higher education, skills as a counselor and sharp wit with everyone he met.
McCrary died on Saturday, Jan. 14, following a lengthy illness. A memorial service is scheduled on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 3:30 p.m. in the Brookhaven College Performance Hall, Building C. Brookhaven College is located at 3939 Valley View Lane in Farmers Branch/Dallas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Richard McCrary’s memory to either: the
Richard McCrary International Study Abroad Scholarship, DCCCD Foundation Office, 1601 S. Lamar St., Dallas, Texas 75214-1816; or
Resource Center Dallas, 2701 Reagan St., Dallas, Texas 75219. (When donating to the DCCCD Foundation online, use the link provided and select “other” from the drop-down menu under “Designation” on the form; then type in Richard McCrary International Student Abroad Endowed Scholarship.)