Name: Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park
Address: Raleigh, NC

Dear Judy and family,
My sincere condolences.  Fred brought warmth and a smile to all he interacted with.  Fred was my advisor on my MS program from 1981-1984.  What a fabulous teacher and wonderful man!  He'll live on in our fond memories.
All the best,
Larry

Dear Judy and family, it was actually strange to hear about the passing away of Fred. Please accept our condolences. He was a scientist, a guide and a friend for the Italian NIR community. We have several memories of meetings with Fred, from Italian Conference in Verona, Chambersburg weeks, International Conferences, and of course several dinners and social events. RIP
Tiziana Cattaneo, Roberto Giangiacomo and Italian friends (Milan, Italy)

Dear Judy and family, I send my condolences to you. Fred will be sorely missed. He was loved by everyone. I loved him. You have a wonderful husband, father and friend.

Dear JudY and Family,
Lyn and I send to you all our condolences on your loss of Fred.  He was a wonderful person in every way and we will miss him greatly.
You will have met many people over the years so if you wonder who we are Lyn and I  lived in Leeton (Yanco) in Australia and worked on rice with Tony and Rosemary Blakeney.  When you visited us you found you had a problem tooth but  Tony called our local dentist to help.   Lyn and I and our 2 children stayed at your home in Raleigh once and spent time at your get way place on the lake up north.  Your hospitality was wonderful.
Fred and I met in Japan in 1989 and our common interest in near infrared spectroscopy led to many new and exciting activities. Peter Flinn has written on behalf of the Australian NIR Spectroscopy Group for which I have been the Secretary for over 20 years.  Fred was generous with his time and his extensive knowledge and we who work with NIR owe him so much.  I was fortunate to have published a  scientific paper with Fred as the senior author.
On one of my trips to Chambersburg I spend a day with Fred and your son William as I recall landscaping a house yard in  a new housing estate.  It was hot dry work but I enjoyed the experience and it became a joke between Fred and I that I should call again and he would line up some more landscaping.  A sign of a real friendship.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  May I pass on a message I saw recently

Love leaves a heartache no one can heal.  Love leaves a memory no one can steal
Sincerely,
Graeme and Lyn Batten
now living near Coffs Harbour NSW Australia

Our sincere and deepest sympathy to all the family at this time . Love to you Leigh especially from an old friend. God bless you all! Cindy (Wolfe) and David Beaver

Dear Judy and Family.  I am so sorry to hear about Fred passing away.  He was the ideal "Southern Gentleman" and I have very fond memories of the times we spent together at conferences around the world. However, my fondest memories are of the weekend we spent at your cabin in the woods next to the lake and seeing all your family enjoying themselves.

My thoughts are with you.

Judy and family, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Fred. Fred was such a gentle and kind person. May God's comfort and Peace surround you at this time.

Morning coffee in McDonald, tuna pita special at MIAMI Sub, discussion of NIR with you, everything is precious time in my life. 
Thanks Dr. Mac. I never forget you.

When I attended my first NIR conference in Melbourne in 1984, I was somewhat overwhelmed by the numerous eminent overseas speakers who dazzled the audience with their knowledge and infectious enthusiasm in what was, for me, the brave new world of NIR.  They included Karl Norris, Phil Williams, Ian Cowe and Brian Osborne.  Also present was a tall genial scientist with a wonderful Southern drawl, who talked about two topics which completely bewildered me at the time - Fourier transform NIR spectroscopy, and the application of NIR to tobacco.

That gentleman, of course, was Fred McClure from North Carolina State University, one of the first generation giants of NIR.  Over time, like so many others in the field, we became good friends.  Who could not become one of Fred's friends?  His droll sense of humour and easy manner made him very approachable, even for those of us who were most definitely in the beginner's class.

Fred was the keynote speaker at our Australian NIR meeting in Sydney in 1990, and returned to Lorne in 1994 for the 6th ICNIRS conference.  Although we worked in different fields, I always enjoyed interacting with Fred at the various ensuing ICNIRS and IDRC conferences.

Fred was indeed a trail-blazer, not just in FT but also in developing some of the first portable NIR instruments.  He was passionate about education and extension of the technology to under-developed countries.  He was also responsible for compiling the first comprehensive bibliography of NIR papers, which has been particularly valuable to students and those new to the field.  

The last time I recall attending one of Fred's presentations was in Cordoba in 2003, in which he reviewed the work of various major contributors to NIR science, referring to them as spectrum-stretchers.  I found this a little odd at the time, but on reflection, there is no doubt in my mind that Fred will also go down in NIR history as a spectrum-stretcher - someone who tested the limits of NIR spectroscopy in many different ways, but always with scientific rigour. 
 
It has been amazing to witness so many of the first generation NIR specialists continuing to work productively long after the conventional retiring age, especially by traditional Australian standards.  Sadly, but inevitably, in recent times the number of these giants in their field have started to dwindle. 

It is incumbent upon all who work in the NIR field to remember and celebrate the enormous legacy left to us by Fred McClure and his colleagues.  In particular, the Australian NIR community has been the beneficiary of Fred's pioneering work and the generous and friendly manner in which he shared his knowledge and enthusiasm.
 
On behalf of the Australian Near Infrared Spectroscopy Group, I would like to extend deepest sympathy to Judy and the McClure family.  Rest in peace, Fred.

Peter Flinn, Chairman, ANISG

Ervin and I had a great visit with Fred  back in the spring. It was fun listening to these two former office-mates. Snapped this selfie while we were there. I'll certainly miss him.

Judy, We are so sorry to hear of Fred's passing...We have such fond memories of our days at Athens Drive Baptist and Forest Hills...Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts...

Katie and Larry Nixon, Raleigh, NC

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  We are friends of Bill and Angie.  So sorry for your loss.

Dear Judy and family,

It was a sad shock to hear that Fred has died.  He was always "Fred" to me,  a close friend whom I always enjoyed meeting at Pittcon and Chambersburg  meetings.  He always enjoyed a joke, and we often enjoyed a beer together.   In fact, once when Pittcon was in New Orleans, he ordered a set of four  tester size beers.  He joked that he should get a photo to be used for  "blackmail" sometime in the future, and pushed all the drinks in front of  me.  Sure enough, in the next NIR Newletter, there was my picture!

Fred was a fine scientist, and won several prestigious Near Infrared  awards.  He was always eager to share his results.  He also served the NIR  in many ways, serving on the board and as President of the Council for NIR  Spectroscopy and as chair of the International Diffuse Reflectance  Conference.  He was always the epitome of a Southern gentleman, and I  remember the big smile on his face as he led in a lovely young lady to play  the harp at the Awards Dinner the year he chaired the IDRC.  I will always  remember Fred fondly. 

With sincere sympathy,
Dave Hopkins

Your smile & kindness will be in our hearts forever

Please accept our condolences on the passing of dr Mac. He was a man full of goodness and wisdom. It was an honor to have known such a great person and we will truly miss him. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time. Dr Mac will live on in our memories forever.

I met Fred in 1982 at the first IDRC at Chambersburg. We quickly became friends (in fact I could never remember our actual first meeting, it was as though we had known each other for a long time). Fred was trying to interest people in the idea of using Fourier transformation for compressing NIR spectra.  Nobody seemed very interested apart from me and I encouraged him to talk about it.  I had an immediate use for the idea and he agreed to give me his suite of NIR programs so that I would have access to his Fourier program. I arranged for him to come to Norwich (UK) to get them working. We did quite a few projects together but the most important one (known to our NIR friends as CARNAC) is still being developed!
I paid two or three memorable visits to Raleigh. In addition to work, I also had the good fortune to meet his family and to stay at the Lake and go to Church with them. It was a very happy time for me.
Fred was also very supportive of our efforts in NIR Publications. He was the first North American editor for both NIR News and JNIRS So I owe a huge debt to this remarkable, intelligent and funny man. There are lots of stories about Fred; one of my favorite happened at a Chambersburg meeting (where else?). While driving up to the conference, Fred's watch had stopped so he purchased a cheap temporary replacement. Unknown to Fred, his students got access to the watch and set the alarm to go off when he was lecturing. It took him a minute to find the right button but he did and continued with the lecture. However the watch was not finished and went off again. Fred took it off his wrist and threw it through the open door of the lecture theatre and its volume diminished as it slid down a very long corridor! Fred continued with his lecture.

I am very sad that he has left us but it is impossible to think of Fred without remembering his humour, wisdom, foresight, generosity and enthusiasm. He was unique.

Judy, thank you for all the time that I took Fred away from you. Julian of Norwich said "All shall be well". May all be well for you and the family in your grief. Tony

As a beginning user of NIR technology, I was very appreciative of the generous manner in which Fred would share his knowledge and expertise. A true gentleman, innovator and scientist, he will be truly missed.  
My wife and I send our most sincere condolences to his wife and family.  
Bob Schumann

The picture of Fred brings back many fond memories of the days in the 1970s when he and David were colleagues in the Ag Engineering Department and traveled to India together. Fred and Judy were good friends and he was an extraordinary asset to the University. My deepest sympathy to Judy and the family.

We loved Fred, a loving brother in Christ.  He was always ready to help anyone with his great gifts from the Lord.  We thank God for every remembrance of Fred.
Mac and Betty McElrath and Lusi and Dasha Radford

Fred was a NIR expert recognized internationally.  I met Fred several times at the ICNIRS and IDRC conferences. It was always a real pleasure to meet him and his large and generous smile was always present to welcome you and ask news about you. I remember him as the organizer of the shootout at the IDRC meetings in Chambersburg. I am very sad to hear he passed away. He is an actual lost for our community. I present my deepest sympathy to his wife and family. 
Pierre Dardenne, Belgium

I was just reminded of a very sweet thing Dr. Mac did for Mema....a world renowned scientist with a long list of certificates, awards and honors...he made a very special award certificate for my mama...WORLD'S GREATEST COOK...he framed it and presented it to her with honors and sincere recognition...Dad was a rare man with great intelligence and a marshmellow sincere heart. 
Love ya GDaddy

On behalf of Japan Council of NIR Spectroscopy (JCNIRS), we would like to pray for the souls of the dead.  Chairman of JCNIRS Dr. Sumio Kawano

Diane and I are both very saddened to hear that our friend Fred had left us. Fred will leave a memory in our lives of a warm man with a smile and kind word for all of those of us who knew him as a friend and colleague. He characterized the personality of a gracious Southern Gentleman. Fred was a pioneer in the field of near-infrared spectroscopy. He leaves a big vacuum in the NIRS community. His contributions have been many, and his ready, and always gratifying, mentorship have paved the way for many young people into the world of spectroscopy. 

Phil Williams
August 30th 2015.

To you Judy and the rest of the family, I send my deepest sympathy and best personal regards.  May the Lord bless all of you.

Sincerely, Gifford Moore

My very deepest sympathy to all the family.
Arthur Parker, Clemson,S.C.

To all of Bro. Fred's Family, remember you will be with him a whole lot longer than you will be without him! This is not Good bye, it is see you in a little while! Thanks be to the cross of Calvary!

I worked on a number of computer related projects with Fred. He helped improve BAE and the University. I will miss him, but his memory will continue to help me.

My family moved to Merrie Rd in 1967 and we lived next door to the McClures + big Bruno. Loved spending summers camping at Snake Mountain (Boone) and Lakewood campground (Myrtle Be).50 years later the strong friendship bond remains from this generation. Dr Fred Mac loved having me stop by for a Hello when I was taking classes in the Ag Engineering Weaver Labs. Dr Fred was bigger than Life itself. Gentle giant with a huge loving heart for family/friends/church and WolfPack Pride. Deepest condolences to whole family.  

Peggy, Maggie, Don Cole

I worked with Dr. McClure as a co-op student from Wake Tech in 1970 and 1971. He was a champ of a guy and I enjoyed our time together. 
Maurice Evans
Youngsville, NC

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William Fred "Dr. Mac" McClure

29 novembre 1933 – 28 août 2015

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