The Official
MAC JETT
Website
Mac was born Aug. 15, 1941. Of course, we all know him as Mac, but the moniker he started with and his official full name is:
Melvin McRae Jett, Jr.
This page is dedicated to
honoring this great man and fine fellow.
On his telephone answering machine, Mac always says, "It's a beautiful day here, and we're out enjoying it." Okay, well, now we can see how beautiful a day it actually is in Munds Park.
Take a look at all of the greetings Mac's friends and loved ones have left for him. Leave one yourself.
The Mac Jett Story
It all begins August 15, 1941 when a precious baby boy is born in Atlanta, Georgia. He is named Melvin McRae Jett, Jr. But, everybody calls him Mac. Here he is pictured with his Dad.
At Christmas of his first year, he was fussing over the bombing of Pearl Harbor and showed his displeasure in the arms of his Paternal Grandmother Lois.
Mac was especially gleeful when he was behind the wheel of his latest hotrod. Things haven't changed much in this regard since 1942.
The
Early
Years
Here was an image of a healthy young boy. This photo was used by the Federal Government to help promote the sale of War Bonds.
The boy was always happy, and no wonder. He has a fine mop of hair that he knows will stay with him his entire life.
Happy Birthday Mac 65 years ago
Eight year-old Master Jett astride his trusty steed. He always had a stable home life.
The Boy
Becomes
a Man
Mac graduates from Lakeland (Florida) High School in 1959 and heeds the call to "Go West Young Man."
The young scholar attends the University of Arizona in his freshman year, then transfers to Tempe and graduates from Arizona State University.
Cupid shoots Mac with an arrow in the heart and he falls in love with "the girl next door". Literally.
Sarah recalls, " He dated my older sister once because, being a Southern Gentleman, he thought it was his duty to date the eldest. But, they really didn't 'click'. So he asked me out and aside from telling him to keep his hands to himself, we got along great".
Mac and Sarah were married on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1964.
The fast rising young business executive quickly becomes Advertising Manager of one of Arizona's largest banks, 1st National Bank of Arizona.
Here he is in the late 60's producing TV commercials in Hollywood.
Mac and and old friend Ray Lindstrom joined forces and opened an advertising agency in 1972. They were one of the top Phoenix agencies with accounts such as Earnhardt Ford and Peter Piper Pizza.
Mac is seen here clowning around at Ray's 37th birthday party at the agency. Mac and Ray are the same age..
The Fam
Susi (Left) came along in 1969, and Chip (Right) was born in 1974.
Mac and Sarah Today
Mac and Sarah have now been married for over 42 years and live in Munds Park, Arizona, just a few miles south of Flagstaff.
Daughter Susi, above, lives in New York.
They are proud grandparents of Athena and Apollo, with son Chip, below..
Mac and Ray are still friends after being business partners on and off for more than 40 years. Most recently they operated The Watch Man, Inc. group of retail stores in Laughlin, Nevada. They sold the business and retired in 2007.
Right: Mac with over 20 of his long time employees at the Annual Gold and Silver Banquet.
Below: Mac at the banquet calling Bingo while Renee pulls his balls.
Above, San Francisco was the theme of this party. L-R: China Girl Renee, Tony Bennett Ray, Alcatraz Convict Mac, and 60's Flower Girl Linda.
Below, Mac and The Watch Man congregation at Don Laughlin's annual Christmas Party.
And, Ray and Mac just introduced their latest project, the internet site www.jockreport.com. Click on the banner below and see what the boys are up to now.
Recognize that music? Sure, that's the theme from the Ozzie and Harriet TV Show. To hear it again, just click the play button above.
Want to contact Mac? E-mail him at: macjett@gmail.com
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