Barry Ray Crabtree

Barry Ray Crabtree obituary

Barry Ray Crabtree

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Barry Crabtree Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home - Monticello on Feb. 13, 2026.
Barry Ray Crabtree was born July 30, 1965, and departed this life Thursday, February 12, 2026, reaching the age of 60 years. He was the son of the late Neal and Vina Margaret (Meredith) Crabtree.

He is survived by: his brothers, Cecil, Bobby Kay, and Carter Crabtree; and sisters, Sophia Mason, Phyllis Mae Foster, Barbara Jean Uphurch, and Mary Frances Shelton; several nieces and nephews and other family members who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, Neal and Vina Crabtree, he was preceded in death by: his brothers, Nealy Odell, Randall Bruce, and Colonel William Crabtree; and sisters, Joyce Ann Crabtree, Charlene Crabtree, and Bertha Ellen Troxell.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 15, 2026, between 5 pm – 8 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 16, 2026, at 12 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Crabtree Cemetery.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

15

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel

,

Send Flowers

Feb

16

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel

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Send Flowers