He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Arnell White Crye; grandparents, Arnold and Tennie Crumley White and Mark and Mattie Hughes Crye; brother, Claude Crye; and daughter, Rhonda Lynn Crye.
Survivors include his children: Jamie Crye and Stacie Crye-Shahan, both of Cleveland; brother, Frank Crye; sister, Gail Williams, both of Cleveland, and several nieces and nephews.
A private family gathering will be held later this week.
Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
