Leon Jackson McDougle, Jr.

Obituary For Leon Jackson McDougle, Jr.

Leon Jackson McDougle Jr., also known to many as “Mac” entered eternal life on December 22, 2023, at his home after a lengthy illness which began in 2011. Mac had a giant size heart, and he loved his family dearly and would do whatever it took to take care of them. He also helped and gave to many over the course of his life.

Mac was born March 2, 1943, in Ashville, North Carolina to the late Leon and Jennie McDougle Sr. He was raised in Shelby, North Carolina.

Mac was educated in the public schools in Shelby. He was multi talented, played in a band at 13, playing tenor saxophone. He received his Bachelor of Science in Health Education and his Master of Science in Health Education from North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina in the sixties. Mac while attending North Carolina Central University became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mac also attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he completed all the courses and comprehensive exam requirements for his Doctorate. He also served on many community-based commissions, committees, and boards.

Mac spent his entire career, 39 years, at Bennett College for women until his retirement in 2005.

During his tenure at Bennett College Mac served as an instructor and department chair of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. He was the coordinator of Special Projects and Grants, Division of Education and Social Studies. He also was an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instructions. Because of Mac’s love of sports and coaching, he became the head basketball coach, head tennis coach and athletic director. Being the swim instructor, he taught many Belles to sink or swim!

He also worked as head of security during his time at Bennett.

Mac was a great swimmer and an avid golfer, who would often brag about how great he played and the many trophies he had won. He loved to tell jokes and would not tell the joke until he had everyone’s undivided attention.

Mac is survived by the love of his life for over 31 years, his wife, Dorinda Renee McDougle. His sister, Grace Chavious, sons Darrin McDougle and Zaquan Little, grandchildren, Paige McDougle & Buckley McDougle and great grandchildren Laila Daye and Cali Cooper, whom he adored.

He is also survived by his mother-in-law (Ann Ford), two sisters-in-laws, Francinea Williams and Pamela Ford, one brother-in-law James Ford (Darlene) and a host of relatives’ nieces, nephews and friends.

He had two special and devoted friends, Rev. Dr. Anthony and Jill Berry who have been on this journey with him since the beginning of his illness.

In Lieu of flowers consider making a donation to Authora Care of Greensboro or The Cone Health Cancer Center in memory of Leon “Mac” McDougle.

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