Jimmy Crabtree Jr

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL-James H. (Jimmy) Crabtree, Jr, age 74, passed away at Cookeville Regional Medial Center on February 22, 2025.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents James H. Crabtree, Sr. and Maureen Braddock Crabtree of Crossville

He is survived by his wife of 43 years Marjorie Kinnard Crabtree of Cookeville, his son Will Crabtree of Johnson City, TN, and his son and daughter-in-law Ben and Daisha Crabtree of Huntsville, AL. In addition, he is survived by brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dr. Jerome F. McKenzie and Judith Kinnaird McKenzie of Knoxville, TN, along with nephew Matt McKenzie and wife Kacy of Knoxville, niece Whitney Brockman and husband Adam of Greensboro, NC, and great niece and nephews Emily and Andrew Brockman and Connor, Cooper and Case McKenzie of Knoxville. Jimmy treasured close family ties and is also survived by cousins Carolyn Waugh, Nashville, TN; Jimmy and Joan Carter, Cottonwood, AR; Dr. Dean and Barbara Honeycutt, Morrison, TN; and Norma Willett, Warren, MI.

Jimmy attended Pineview Elementary School, Cumberland County High School, and Carson-Newman University graduating in 1973 with a degree in accounting. He pursued his chosen career in private industry, with Tennessee State Audit, Peabody College, and Tennessee Technological University until his retirement in 2012.

Jimmy was a talented potter and an avid collector. He enjoyed a wide variety of sports having been on the track team while at Carson-Newman. He taught himself to play tennis and golf, and coached his sons in baseball and soccer. He was also a life-long supporter of the University of Tennessee Volunteers.

Possessing the "gift of gab," Jimmy enjoyed sometimes long conversations and debates with friends. He was an extremely generous individual who felt compelled to assist, preferably anonymously, anyone in need.

A celebration of life service will be planned for the near future. If you choose to make a contribution in his memory, Jimmy's favorite non-profit was St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. Share memories and condolences at www.hhhfunerals.com.