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Brian McCrary Obituary

Brian McCrary, age 56, of Orlando,FL passed away peacefully at home with family at his side August 24th. He was a Regional Account Manager for Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Brian was the starting free safety for Florida State University and played from 1981-1984. He remains the 6th overall interception leader in Seminole history and was named to FSU's All Decade team for the 80's. An endowment scholarship was established in Brian's name this spring. Brian also played football at Germantown High School in Germantown,TN. He began the battle of his life fighting ALS in 2008. Brian is survived by his wife, Cheri and his children Matt and Morgan all of Orlando, his mother, Yvonne McCrary of Germantown,TN, his sister, Denise McCrary of Memphis,TN, his brother, Conrad McCrary (wife Karen) of Rossville,TN and nephews, John Conrad & Jake McCrary of Memphis,TN. The family will welcome friends for a celebration of life on Monday, August 27th from 4:00-7:00pm with a brief service at 5:00pm at the Pavillion in the Avalon Park neighborhood located at 13401 Tanya King Blvd, Orlando,FL 32828. Donations can be made to ALS with research designation or to the Brian McCrary Scholarship Fund at Florida State: Seminole Boosters Inc., P.O. BOx 1353, Tallahassee, FL, 32302.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Aug. 26, 2018.

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Mark

August 20, 2024

Miss you Brian!

Vicki Meyers

January 10, 2021

I met Brian at FSU and I knew instantly he was a sweet soul. He brought style, class, talent, and grace to our school. May God´s love surround his family and see them through each moment of the day.

Eboney Williams

August 10, 2020

Hey boom just was thinking about you and the family miss you buddy keep resting in heaven big man #43 your favorite CNA Eboney

Eboney

November 7, 2019

Hey buddy it's Eboney I was just sitting home listening to Tennessee whisky and wanted you to know I miss you bubby

Mark Frey

August 30, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about Brians passing. I did not know Brian during his FSU days, as BOOM-BOOM. I knew Brian as a co-worker and a mentor at Novartis. Brian and I worked together as partners when I was a District Manager, and then as counter-parts as Account Managers, (Brian was instrumental in my promotion to the position). He taught me how to be strong and confident, to push hard and fight for what you believe in and never give up. He demonstrated that every day! I will never forget Brian McCrary. My thoughts and prayers go out to Cheri and his entire family!

bruce barnett

August 28, 2018

always a tough one to deal with, Trey made me aware of his passing....wish there was something we could say to help with the loss, prayer & blessing for the family

Nelda Carter

August 28, 2018

Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow. Brian was an exceptional business person, making one's association with him a pleasure. Thoughts and prayers go out to Cheri, Matt and Morgan.

August 28, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the McCrary family. Randy & Dolores Leatherwood

August 28, 2018

Brian was an inspiration all his life. He attacked everything with the same energy and determination as he did his battle with ALS. I am among the many who call him a friend and touched by his life. I send Cheri, Matt and Morgan my condolences, respects and love. Brian will be missed.

John "Nipper" Nitschke

August 27, 2018

The McCrary family means a lot to me. And through work Brian became a good friend. We spent some great times together discussing football and especially FSU. I know Brian loved his family and was dedicated to his children. Please know my most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

John Ionata

August 27, 2018

Brian was the toughest man I have ever known. On or off the field, he had your back. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Eric Riley

August 26, 2018

As a teammate on the FSU football team Brian was as tough a player as they come. He was a most loyal friend. As a husband and father, he was my hero. RIP 43

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Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Pavillion in the Avalon Park neighborhood

13401 Tanya King Blvd, Orlando, FL

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Pavillion in the Avalon Park neighborhood

13401 Tanya King Blvd,, Orlando, FL

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