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Obituary for Fred McCrary

Obituary for Fred McCrary
  • PublishedMarch 4, 2025


Fred McCrary, age 85, of Yantis, Texas passed away at Rock Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Friday, February 21, 2025.

 

Fred Robert McCrary was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5, 1940 to Fred Thomas and Thelma (Edgar) McCrary. He married Beverly Wynne in Atlanta, Georgia on October 15, 1959. Fred was an Architect for schools and churches. He loved nature, photography, drawing, and enjoyed spending time with his family. Fred never met a stranger and became lifelong friends with many people he crossed paths with over the years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marietta, Georgia.

 

Fred is survived by his daughters, Jean Kay Kendal (Edward) of Yantis, Texas and Debbie Whitlock (Mark) of Woodstock, Georgia; son, Robert McCrary (Kim) of Gainesville, Georgia; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred Thomas and Thelma McCrary and his wife, Beverly McCrary.

 

Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

 

The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com



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Chloe Kopal was born and raised in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She attended Sulphur Springs High School for 4 years and graduated in 2021. She was also a line member for the Blue Blazes Drill Team for 3 years. Chloe is the Digital Content Creator for Front Porch News. Her love for our community shows through her work. She is very passionate about photography and has been ever since the first time she picked up a camera many years ago.