Malcolm Amos Halbert

August 4, 1925 - July 4, 2018

Malcolm A. “Mac” Halbert of Brighton formerly of Grand Ledge passed away July 4, 2018. He was born August 4, 1925 in Grand Ledge to the late Ralph and Gladys (Niles) Halbert. Mac graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1943 and went on to proudly serve his country in the United State Marine Corps during WW II. He served in the Pacific Theatre, Saipan, Okinawa, China and was a Purple Heart recipient. Mac was an Allstate Insurance Agent and after retiring he enjoyed spending summers at Lake Charlevoix and wintering in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Peggy Lou (Lawrence) Halbert; sons, Craig R. (Linda), William M. (Megan Kandle), Todd M. (Lisa); grandchildren, Kyle Halbert, Tara Batzer, Laine Zimmerman, Ryan Halbert, Nathan Halbert, Elise Halbert and Haley Halbert; great grandchildren, Vienna Batzer, Grace Batzer, Brooklyn Halbert, Jaxon Halbert, Nora Halbert, Porter Halbert, Leah Halbert, Alexis, Isabella and Christain Balan. Mac was preceded in death by siblings, John “Jack” Halbert, Barbara Curtis, Ruth Halbert and Margaret Halbert. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Interment with military honors will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions given in Malcolm’s name may be given to the donor’s charity of choice.