With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Tony “Hoochie” Crabtree, age 67, of Fayetteville, TN. Born on March 12, 1957, in Lincoln County, TN, he was the son of the late Joel Dawson Crabtree and Mary Ann Smith Crabtree. Tony passed away on February 28, 2025.
Tony dedicated his career to Goodman Manufacturing and was a passionate Harley-Davidson enthusiast, well-known and respected within the Harley community. A skilled pool player, he competed in the Alabama Pool League and was recognized for his sharp shooting abilities. Above all, Tony cherished his family, especially his son, Lee, and took great pride in being “Papa” to his beloved grandchildren.
He is survived by his son, Joel Lee Crabtree, and wife, Heidi; Joel’s mother, Dorothy Edwards; and his cherished grandchildren, Harley, Nathan, Skylen, and Chase Crabtree. In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his grandson, Devin Cole Crabtree.
Visitation with family and friends will be on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Higgins Funeral from 11am until time for the Celebration of Tony’s Life at 12:30pm. Burial will take place at 2pm on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Blanche Cemetery.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tony “Hoochie” Crabtree.
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25 Comments To "Tony Crabtree"
#1 Comment By Jeff Foreman On February 28, 2025 @ 6:48 pm
I had the pleasure of working with Tony (Hooch) at Goodman. I worked with him a number of years. Always Gruff on the outside and a marshmallow on the inside. He would make us all laugh. It was a pleasure having him in the Toolroom. Hooch will be sadly missed. Prayers for all the family.
#2 Comment By Tanya Wallace On February 28, 2025 @ 6:51 pm
You will be so missed Hoochie. Thanks for all the laughs and memories. Fly high my friend. GBNF
#3 Comment By Doug Smith On February 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
So many memories to much to list but let’s make chile 50gallons. Riding motorcycles to repairing or maintenance. Loved by all.
#4 Comment By Debbie Morris On February 28, 2025 @ 7:40 pm
He was such good guy. Loved working with him so many years. Praying for all the family. 🙏🏻✝️
#5 Comment By Moe $ & Heath Hannum On February 28, 2025 @ 8:18 pm
I have known Hoochie many years. I sold him his CVO. We have shared many memories that I will forever remember. What a great person. Ride high my friend. Till we meet again. Love you my friend.
#6 Comment By Beverly Brown Hadley On February 28, 2025 @ 8:23 pm
Really nice guy sleep in peace Tony
#7 Comment By Terry Lewter On February 28, 2025 @ 9:29 pm
Worked with Ole Tony a few years at Amana and Goodman. I’ve known Tony since the seventy.
Rest in Peace Tony
#8 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Brown Scott On March 1, 2025 @ 6:46 am
We are so sorry. We enjoyed working with Tony at Amana. He was a great Guy. God Bless the Family and Friends with Comfort and Peace.🙏❤️🙏
#9 Comment By Tom Frey On March 1, 2025 @ 7:39 am
Great guy and always fun to be around. You will be missed
#10 Comment By Sandra Howard Lancaster On March 1, 2025 @ 12:58 pm
So sorry for your loss. I went to grade school and high school with Tony. He was a good guy but he loved to pick too. He was hard working at Amana. And my daughter started writing Harleys with him. She came to me one day and asked me if I knew Hoch. I said no then she told me Tony Crabtree. I said God yeah and she told me that Crystal and Derrick Arnold rode Harleys with him. Lee sending you thoughts and prayers for the days ahead. God bless you and your family.
#11 Comment By Valerie Gibson Roden On March 1, 2025 @ 1:47 pm
Hoochie and I worked together at Amana and went to several bike rallies together. We loved riding and he was such a great friend. My husband Tommy and I have great memories with Hoochie and my kids Bobby Wayne and Kayla thought the world of him. We will miss you my friend.
#12 Comment By Billy Mullins On March 1, 2025 @ 2:54 pm
I so hate to hear this. Tony and I are cousins . He and I would occasionally run into each other when I was down visiting. I will miss seeing him and having our small conversations ….. Rest in peace big guy !🙏🙏❤️
#13 Comment By Emily On March 1, 2025 @ 4:15 pm
Hoochie was a cheerful man. I worked with him at Goodman. He was probably one of the first people to befriend me when I started because I was wearing a Harley shirt. I never saw him in a bad mood or with anything bad to say. I was shocked to see his passing.
#14 Comment By Jimmy and Dana Sartain On March 1, 2025 @ 5:31 pm
We are so sorry to hear of hoochie passing. Worked with him for years at Goodman and was such a great guy. Our prayers are with his family.
#15 Comment By Tangie warren On March 1, 2025 @ 7:10 pm
I thought another of hoochie .He taught me how to braze,be a repairman .He was there for me at my benefit when I had cancer .He loved you Lee. He always talked about you all the time .my thoughts& prayers are with you all .
#16 Comment By Tim Durham On March 1, 2025 @ 9:09 pm
Hooch , I’m sure going to miss you . Prayers for Lee and the family .
#17 Comment By Ashley Norris On March 2, 2025 @ 3:10 am
So sorry for your loss Lee and family, may God wrap his loving arms around you all during this time, my sincere condolences to each of you ❤️🙏
#18 Comment By Brenda and frank Hoots On March 2, 2025 @ 11:20 am
Frank and I worked many years with Hoochie at Amana. I won’t forget him bringing one of his favorite doo rags for me to take apart to make a pattern for him some new ones. We send our prayers to you during this difficult time.
#19 Comment By Janice king On March 2, 2025 @ 2:11 pm
He was always , very day with a smile on his face. No negative about hoggie
Every one respected him, , because he respected you and got along with all he worked with.
A hard worker . A. Good guy.
#20 Comment By Lex Jennings On March 3, 2025 @ 8:24 am
I’ve known Tony my entire life and was raised several houses down from him. He was such a good person. When I was about 8 or 9 years old, I was scared of him. Then as I got older I realized he was just a big teddy bear. My family and his have known each other for many years as well. There is no doubt he will be missed. I’m praying for Lee and his family during this difficult time. 🙏
#21 Comment By Greg Hudson On March 3, 2025 @ 5:26 pm
Only new him as “Hoochie” for a long time. Riding motorcycles he would always tell me how dirty mine was. He will be missed be all that knew him. RIP
#22 Comment By Tim ORiley On March 3, 2025 @ 7:14 pm
Grew up with Hoochie’s son Lee. He was always kind to me. Except for that time Lee and I shaved our heads and Lee got grounded till our hir grew back. Did my first engine swap with him. He was always the first person I thought of when I had mechanical questions. Getting him to giggle like he did was always my goal. Great man. Great father. Great friend.
#23 Comment By Holly Hardison On March 6, 2025 @ 8:10 am
Lee, I am so sorry for your loss. You and you sweet family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love to you and yours old friend.
#24 Comment By tiffany billings On March 11, 2025 @ 11:47 am
Hoochie,
I wont ever forget you. You were always a good friend to me. Lee I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Your dad was always a kind and sweet man.
Tiffany Billings
#25 Comment By Jeff Bussell On March 15, 2025 @ 7:24 am
I traveled with Tony to Bay City Michigan many times while working at Goodman. We always had a blast each and every time.