Comments on: Hal McAfee Dies of Heart Attack

By: Rick Vinson

Rick Vinson — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:32:03 +0000

When I was a kid my father would ask me what position I wanted to play. I would say “I want to run the ball like Marsh White and tackle like Hal McAfee. The 1975 season was and still is a majical season. I had the chance to meet Hal when I played at Henderson. Thanks for the memories.
Rick Vinson

By: Marsh White

Marsh White — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:34:23 +0000

Hal was a hustler and a fighter. My condolences to his family and friends. We will all miss him. Marsh White

By: Jan Bursey

Jan Bursey — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:39:45 +0000

Hal was a lifetime friend who I met at the University of Arkansas. Though he was my age, he was my mentor and someone I could always count on for his best advice. At one time, I believe we were the oldest single people in our peer group. We always kidded that if we didn’t marry by our 50s we would have to marry each other…I’m so glad to learn he did finally find that very special gal and had a family close at hand. (This probably explains why I stopped hearing from him…) His parents were so very proud of him as he was someone so special… and what an achiever! Who could keep up with him; he was amazing! I miss his view points on the arts. The very last time I spent with Hal was viewing “Van Gogh’s Van Goghs Exhibit here at LACMA. I’ll miss him terribly… Much love to you my dear friend, Hal… and bless your family.

Jan Bursey
Television Executive
Los Angeles, California

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:15:34 +0000

Hal was dear friend to me many years ago when he was in law school and student coaching for the Razorbacks. He helped through a difficult time in my life and introduced me to music and arts which I have carried with me to this day. I am sorry I was not able to see him before his untimely death. He was a dynamic individual and he never left my thoughts over the years and never will. My prayers to his family….

Laurie Holt
Radiology Department R.T.(R)
St. Vincent Health Systems
Little Rock, Arkansas

By: rmfowler33

rmfowler33 — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:53:09 +0000

Dr. Wempe, that was a wonderful tribute. Hal was my cousin, my father’s brother’s son. Hal was just about the smartest person I’ve ever known. And I don’t think I ever heard him speak an unkind word about anyone. The world is truly missing an exceptional human being now.

By: drpatrickwempe

drpatrickwempe — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:00:19 +0000

Hello, I hardly ever leave messages on these boards. I am an Associate Professor at Henderson State. Hal was my chairperson and I miss him so much it hurts inside. I was at a meeting in Nashville Tn over the weekend and found out on the telephone. It was the longest 6 hour ride of my life.

He was not just a colleague, but he was my friend. He taught me so much about myself during my short 3 1/2 working and knowing Hal.

My thoughts and prayer go out to the McAfee family and especially his wife Cindy.

Hal you will always have a place in my heart. You will never ever be forgotten.

We love you,

Patrick, Tricia, Angelmaa & Gabriella Wempe
Associate Professor
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, Arkansas