Joe Ed McCrady

Joe Ed McCrady, 91, died peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at home in Longmont, Colorado. Born and raised in Benton, KY, Joe was a longtime resident of Middle TN before relocating to Colorado in 2015.

Mr McCrady was a decorated veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He served in the Navy and the Air Force, where he retired honorably as Master Sergeant.

Mr McCrady was a clocksmith, a Freemason with the Sam Davis Lodge, a graduate of MTSU (B.S., M.Ed.), a swimming instructor, a guitarist, a school counselor, and a member of Highland Heights Church of Christ. He was married to his late wife Anita for 50 years.

He is survived by his four grandchildren: Bernard Saujon, Stephanie Saujon, Sayward McCrady Sullivan, and Sawyer McCrady. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Anita Woods McCrady; his children Michael McCrady and Cindy Lee McCrady; his parents; and his siblings.

Visitation with the family is 11am-1pm June 18 at Roselawn Funeral Home followed by funeral services at 1pm and military burial. Memorial gifts in Mr McCrady's memory can be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) www.dav.org. Roselawn Funeral Home, 5350 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-893-2742, www.roselawnfh.com.