Hubert O. McKay

Hubert Octavius McKay, son of the late Margiana Harvey and John McKay, was born on August 1, 1924 in Smithfield, SaveRent, Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I. He departed this life on October 6, 2016. He was educated at the local primary and Ferris All Age schools in Westmoreland, Jamaica. W.I. Upon completion of his schooling, his love for sports led him to work as a Caddy at one of only two golf courses located on the western tip of the island. He then joined a construction company where he was an integral part of the crew that built the historic Casa Montego Hotel. Throughout the years, the stories of his Caddy and Construction experiences would become a major topic at our dinner table or other family gatherings. In 1963 he became a member of the Jamaica Special Constable Force Westmoreland Division, where he served for over 22 years. A few years later he also joined the Security team for the West Indies Sugar Company (W.I.S.C.O.), Frome Division. During these years he married the late Predensia Mariana Llewelyn and out of this union nine children were born. Better known as "Mr. Mack", "Mass Hugh", "Papa", "John Wayne", "Cowboy", "Soljie" and "Holy Ghost Baby", Hubert was well loved and respected by all. Everyone benefited from Mr. Mack’s wisdom, love and generosity. He rescued many people off the streets and those whom he did not shelter he would often assist financially or direct them to local available resources. He will be forever remembered by his family and friends for his profound philosophical sayings such as “The greatest friend of truth is time, time is the master” and his Peter Parson’s Quote “I know the road I’m treading, I know what lies at the end of it, I know I’m going down, down to ruin with my eyes wide open” (always adding, “oonu mus know”, meaning the choice is yours, you decide). He would use this in addition to quoting the scriptures, to guide and discipline his children to make sure they ‘walked straight’ and this was usually more effective than any other punishment. Respectable, honest, trustworthy and resilient is how he will always be remembered. Truly he was a humble, God-fearing born again Christian man. He was unquestionably a noble, honorable, devoted family man who will live on in the hearts of many. Hubert leaves to cherish his memory: two sisters, three sons, seven daughters, twenty-six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Hubert O. McKay

August 1, 1924 - October 6, 2016