Kathy Bobby Bob Bob Ray McCravy Sr.

BOBBY RAY McCRAVY, SR. of Mt. Olive was born on July 15, 1931, raised in Cullman, AL, and passed away on August 14, 2013 at the age of 82. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Olive; he enjoyed Alabama football, the Atlanta Braves and camping with friends. He loved rocking babies and his favorite quote was “thank God for my children”.

Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Billy McCravy.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Doris McCravy; sons, Butch McCravy (Linda), Rick McCravy (Karon); daughters, Kathy Wise (Fred), Kristy Cole (Chuck); brother Jerry McCravy (Sam); sisters, Sarah Mann and Annie Ruth Culver; grandchildren Kevin Meadows (Crystal), Misty McCondichie (Kip), Kim McConnell (Robbie), Kristal Parker (Brian), Jesse McCravy, Bethany Evans, Courtney Evans, Anna Kate Evans, Whitany Cole, Madison Cole, and Jasmine Cole; great grandchildren, Garrett McConnell, Emma McConnell, Abbi Parker, Kiley Hansford, Selena Meadows, Angela Meadows, Carlee McCondichie and Cayden McCondichie; nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

A visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Mt. Olive on Friday, August 16th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm with a funeral service at the Church on Saturday, August 17th at 11:00am. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Gardens with Military Honors for his service in the U.S. Army.

The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society.