Former Oklahoma County District Attorney Bob Macy, who sent dozens of murderers to death row, died Friday night at his ranch home in Newalla, his son said. He was 81. Macy, a Democrat, spent 21 years as Oklahoma County's top prosecutor. He charmed voters, easily winning re-elections by large margins. He was unopposed in his last election, in 1998. Macy was well-known for his look, like he belonged in a movie about the Old West. He almost always wore cowboy boots, a big cowboy hat, a black string tie, a Western-cut suit and a white shirt. He sometimes took his gun with him to court. Born July 5, 1930, in Indianapolis, Robert H. Macy was the son of a truck driver. Gov. George Nigh appointed him in 1980 to take over for District Attorney Andy Coats, who left to run for U.S. Senate. Even as a prosecutor, he frequently still went to crime scenes and was one of the first to go into the Edmond post office after the 1986 massacre there. He spent four days and nights at the bomb site after the 1995 attack on the Oklahoma City federal building. He is survived by his son, Brett, an Oklahoma City police lieutenant, and two daughters, Sheila Sayne of Florida and Teresa Krigbaum of Midwest City. Macy had wanted, in lieu of flowers after his death, that donations be made in his name to a charity, Cowboy Crisis Fund, PO Box 243, Fittstown, OK 74842.
(The Daily Oklahoman, Nov. 19, 2011)

Services for Robert Harold "Bob" Macy, 81, Newalla, formerly of Ada, are 2 p.m., Monday, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel in Ada, with Chaplain Jack Poe officiating, and 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the First Southern Baptist Church, 6400 S. Sooner Road, Del City, with Chaplain Greg Giltner officiating. Bob Macy died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at his ranch in Newalla. He was born July 5, 1930 to Harold Clifford and Ethel Sibert Macy at Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Broad Ripple High School, Mr. Macy earned a football scholarship to Earlham College. He graduated in 1954 with a Bachelor's degree in Geology and Religion. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and spent most of his service time at the Ardmore Air Force Base. He and Betty D. Hendryx were married June 30, 1956. In 1957, Mr. Macy was hired as an Oklahoma City Police Officer, where he patrolled the streets at night and attended Law School at the University of Oklahoma during the day. He received his Juris Doctorate in 1961 and moved to Ada, where he started his legal career as an Assistant County Prosecutor. Mr. Macy also served at the State and Federal levels before finding his true calling. Along the way, he earned a Master's in Public Administration from Indiana University-Perdue University at Indianapolis in 1977. On June 16, 1980, Mr. Macy was sworn in as Oklahoma County District Attorney. For the next twenty-one years, Bob Macy distinguished himself as one of the nation's leading prosecutors. He became well-known for his trademark "String Tie" and his aggressive prosecution of violent criminals. Mr. Macy served as the President of the National District Attorney's Association from 1992 - 1993. He was an outspoken advocate for victims' rights, while at the same time developing and supporting programs to identify and help troubled youth. He was very proud of the number of young attorneys who began their careers with him and went on to become career prosecutors, judges, and other honorable members of the legal profession. He was also adamant that the success of his office would not have been possible without his dedicated and loyal support staff. Following his retirement, Mr. Macy became a founding member of Cowboy Crisis Fund, an organization he loved dearly and was an active member of at the time of his passing. Mr. Macy was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Oklahoma and Oklahoma County Bar Associations. He was a member of Windsor Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Mr. Macy was preceded in death by his parents; as well as brothers, Bill and Richard Macy; and sister, Betty Rexroat. Survivors include one brother, Thomas Macy; two daughters, Sheila Sayne and husband Gary, and Teresa Krigbaum; one son, Brett Macy and wife Quina; five grandchildren, Jeff Kreft, John Kreft, Allison Krigbaum, Stephen Krigbaum and Ryen Macy; two great-grandchildren, Seth Griffin and Dalton McGhghy; former wife and constant friend, Betty Hendryx; and his faithful dog, Bandit. Honorary bearers are Ken Lance, Kenny Liles, Clent Dedek, Warren Henderson, Wilford Brimley, Jimmy Bradford, Chris Querry and Vincent Agnelli. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Macy asked that donations be made in his name to the Cowboy Crisis Fund, P.O. Box 243, Fittstown, OK 74842. Bob will be missed not just by family and friends, but by all who were touched by his compassionate and giving heart.
(The Daily Oklahoman, Nov. 27, 2011)