Funeral services for Mr. Robert McCrory, Sr., age 86 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Bush officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mr. McCrory passed away Friday morning in Murfreesboro at his daughter’s residence.
A native of Lincoln County, he was born on December 30, 1926 to the late William Thomas and Hattie Leoma Mansfield McCrory. Robert was a member for 25 plus years at Andrew Jackson 68, the American Legion in Huntsville, the Almenah Temple, and the Fayetteville Elks Lodge 1792. He was a Navy Veteran. Anyone that knew Robert knew he was kind, honest and had a huge heart. He would help anyone and never complained. Robert’s generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to his family. He lived his life with integrity and bravery.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years Mrs. Virginia Pack McCrory of Fayetteville, daughter Sherry T. Price, son Robert E. McCrory Jr. and wife, grandchildren Lisha Price, Bettina Mitchell, and Nicole McCrory, great-grandchildren Calvin Mitchell, Keishawn Davidson, Keimya Brooks and adopted great-granddaughter Maria Valencia. He was preceded in death by a daughter Claudia Diane McCrory, his parents, a sister and a younger brother.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with a Masonic Service at 6 p.m.
Special thanks to MTMC, Adams Place and Caris of Murfreesboro, TN.
I had the pleasure of meeting mr robert a few weeks ago. I felt as though I’ve known him longer. Tina would always send me pics of the family. Thank you mr robert for paving the way for young guy like me to serve in the military. Thank you for showing what courage really means. thank you sir. Now you fly with the angles! I would especially like to thank, teresa,and tina, for allowing me help my fellow comrade during his time of need. Mrs Virginia, you have been truly blessed! God bless the entire family.
Kenneth robert johnson sr
Virginia and Teresa and rest of Family
Our hearts break for you all! We all have lost a wonderful person. But we also know Reese, Mama Perry(Fannie Mae) and Mom (Murrell) and all of his family that have gone before are rejoicing in heaven to have him there. God has gained a trooper. What a wonderful memory he has left behind. Our Love and prayers are with you all.
Teresa and Mom and family. I’m so sorry about the loss of the wonderful man in all of your lives. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Love Mama Judy
It is with much sorrow that I learned of Robert’s death. Since we have not had much contact lately I did not know how bad things have been. We do love you all and are truly sorry about Robert. Robert was a wonderful person and was well thought of by all of us. My Mother thought of him in her last moments.. Daddy loved him like a brother. I am sorry that we have not been so close and hope to be so again.
much love,
Pat
I have known Robert for years. He ran MC Auto Parts in Huntsville then. Unfortunately we lost contact about 25 years ago. Robert was a fine person, a lot of fun to be around!
He was super person and loved his children and Virginia!
He’ll be missed. Sorry I can’t be at the funeral, as business calls. Robert would have understood that!
I wish Virginia, Teresa, and Bobby the very best. I look forward to seeing them soon.
God Bless and be with all of you.
Bob Wilson
Virginia and family, our hearts are saddened over learning about Robert Earl, you two mean a lot to us and I can’t tell you how we all will miss seeing you two together at the class reunions. Although we are unable to come, we will be thinking about you as you go through this sad time. Our prayers are with all of you.
God Bless you!!
We love you
Floyd and Imogene
I never knew Mr. McCrory but I felt I knew him well through the eyes of his granddaughter Betina Mitchell. I know he was a man of honor and loved his family dearly. The world lost a great man and God gained an humble angel…My thoughts and prayers are with the family…
Daddy words can’t express how much I miss you. You were not only my daddy you were my best friend. You always had a positive outlook on everything, you always had a joke to tell every time I saw you. You will forever remain in my heart and mind. I know God is taking care of you!!! Know I will always love you and that we will see each other again! Love Always TEET
Heaven gained the greatest man and papa anyone could ever ask for! I will ALWAYS be your mullet head!!! You taught me so much from the time i was a little girl until the time i became the woman I am today! This isn’t goodbye it’s until I see you again! I know God is taking care of you. I love you and I know your watching over me and the entire family!!!
Daddy you were the best daddy EVER! I miss you so much. I know God is taking care of you and your in heaven looking over me and the entire family! I will never forget all of our memories! I will see you again and I love you!!! Love always Teet
Heaven gained the greatest man I’ve ever known! Papa will forever be in our hearts and minds! You taught me so many things and we have so many happy memories together! I will ALWAYS be your mullet head! This isn’t goodbye it’s until I see you again! I LOVE YOU!!!!
Tina and family I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I work with Tina and she had talked to me about her papa many times. I know she loved him so much and I know she will miss him. Try to embrace all the good times you had with your papa the memories will kept him alive forever in your heart. Thinking of you at this time and praying for you and your family.
Uncle Robert taught and shared a lot with us. He was loved, respected and fun to be around. He knew he lived a full and fulfilling life and left a positive print in his community. People want to know they leave remembered; I think more people knew and remember Uncle Robert than are listed in the Lincoln County phonebook!
Virginia and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Robert Earl. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
love, Judy Stafford
I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you for giving me the time to get to know Robert. He was such an inspiration to me . He made me smile and I love him dearly. May God be with you all. I live you all so much.
Virginia, Teresa, Bobby and family. So sorry to learn of Robert Earl’s passing. I just passed the house and saw all the cars. I know you will miss him so much. Our prayers are with you at this time. Ronnie and Eloise