Graveside services for William Eugene ‘Bill’ McCrary, 81, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Bill died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan.
He was born Nov. 15, 1935, in Lawrence, the son of Marlin George and Ruby Olive Fairbanks McCrary. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School. Bill served in the United States Air Force in air traffic control, and retired as a Technical Sergeant after 20 years of service. He later worked for FMC Corporation. He was a member of the Eagles and the American Legion, and enjoyed spending time with his Tuesday morning HyVee coffee group.
Bill married Letha Transmeier. They later divorced. He married Barbara F. Jones on Apr. 2, 1970, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include four children, Debra Maulden and husband Henry, DeSoto, Ron McCrary, Dallas, Tex., Pamela Brown and husband Eric, Lawrence, and Kelli Tipton and husband Kirk, Clemmons, NC; a sister, Barbara Alldredge, Lawrence; a brother, David McCrary and wife Kathy, Baldwin City; and three grandchildren, Erika Brown, Jesse Brown, and Brooks Tipton. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Betty Curtiss, Vera Hadl, and Harold McCrary.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, or the Lawrence Humane Society, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
Barbara and family,
I just read the paper and was shocked to see about Bill’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Barbara I am so sorry for your and our loss. Reunions won’t be as much fun without Bill to talk to.
Kelli, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You know I’m here if you need anything at all!
Barb, one of my favorite fellow native Lawrence classmates we extend sincere condolences for her loss of Bill. Also to Dave McCrary the last of great trio of brothers.
My deepest condolences to Mrs. McCrary, Barb Alldredge and the entire family. I knew Bill and his sister, Barb, from the gym. I enjoyed his wonderful sense of humor and love for family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara & Kelli:
Just saw in the paper about Bill’s passing. We are so sorry for your loss.
Barb, so sorry to read this in local paper, as you know I have known Billy since we were kids in north Lawrence, and then when we worked together here in Lawrence at the FMC plant which is know ICL. Fun guy to be around. R.I.P ole fly boy.
Barbara and Kelli, I am so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. He was such a wonderful man and uncle! I will always remember him finding a way to laugh at life, no matter how bad the situation may have been, and his laughter made everyone around him feel better too. Love to you both.
Kelli,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. My heart goes out to you and your family. Safe travels…?
To Barb and Kelli:
My deepest sympathies. Thank you for taking care of me all those years living next-door to you. I hope my family will be honored to do the same for you. Much Love.
Kelli,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. ( and prayers for safe travels.)
Kelli, sending prayers to you and your family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.
Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Kelli and family, my deepest sympathy to you all. Prayers for the days and months to come for you all.