John Craig Magyar

John Craig Magyar of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. John was born on February 21, 1951, in New Jersey to Anthony and Mary Bess (Clements) Magyar.  He was 72years old. John was a retired Chemical Engineer at Kerr-McGee. He attended Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Graveside services will be held at Salem Independent Methodist Cemetery near Ackerman, MS on Tuesday,December 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at Salem Independent Methodist Cemetery near Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held prior to service time from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. 

John is survived by 2 sons, Anthony (Janell) Magyar of Ackerman, MS, and Chad (Chastity) Magyar of Benton, MS, and a daughter, Renea Easley of Ackerman, MS; 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by a brother, Joe Cobb of Ackerman, MS.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Christie Janell (Collier) Magyar; his parents, Anthony and Mary Bess (Clements) Magyar; and one brother, Ty Cobb.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.