Herbert Ray Crabtree was born November 30, 1933 and departed this life Tuesday, April 7, 2021 reaching the age of 87 years. He was the son of the late Prentice and Mamie (Stringer) Crabtree.

He married Alice Guffey and to this union 2 children were born.

He is survived by: his wife, Alice Crabtree; sons, Roger (Beth) and Darrell (Jackie) Crabtree; grandchildren, Jennifer and Maria Crabtree; great-grandchildren, Anthony and Shelby Gregory, Christopher and Mya Meriwether; two sisters, Sue Dishman and Shirley (Claude) Hurt; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: grandson, Christopher Crabtree; three brothers, Howard, Haskell and Carlie Crabtree; and one sister, Pauline Bridgeman.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, relative and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 10, 2021 between 5 pm – 8 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 2 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation and upon recommendations from the Governor's Office for Funeral Homes, there will be some restrictions for service attendance. You are asked to please wear a mask or facial covering and observe the social distancing guidelines. No communal food or drinks are allowed at this time. Please feel free to sign the online guestbook or send a private condolence message through our website.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.