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Gregory Lewis MCRae

Aug 21, 1963 – Apr 16, 2020

Service Details

The Celebration of Gregory’s Life will be in Alabama:

The Funeral Services will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

146 Concord Rd. Lisman Al. 36912

Saturday April 25, at 11:00am.

There will be a viewing at the Hayden and Butler Funeral Home

10031 Crowell Dr. Lisman, AL. 36912

Friday April 24th from 4-5 pm.

Telephone: 205-398-3655

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Racine – Gregory Lewis McRae was born on August 21, 1963 to the late Curtis Edward McRae and Edna Mae McRae of Lisman, Alabama. He married Jacqueline Smith on January 31, 1985. He was the proud father of three children Jason Hopkins, Diquan McRae, and Brandon McRae.

He joined the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age.  Greg worked for the State of WI and the City of Racine where he retired in 2018. Greg was an accomplished business owner. He was the co-owner along with his wife Jackie of Lakeside Family Therapy Services in Racine and Kenosha, WI. He was also the co-owner and Manager of Lifestyle Adult Care Homes, LLC in Racine, WI along with other adventures. Greg worked as a Chef at the Corner House for over 30 years as well as his own catering service. His favorite pastimes were cooking and shooting darts. He catered to clients all over the State of WI. He was a professional dart player; he entered tournaments and played throughout the United States. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends.

He leaves to cherish his memories:  his loving wife, Jacqueline McRae, of Racine, WI; his loving and caring mother, Edna McRae, of Lisman, AL; his children: Jason Hopkins of Church Point, LA; Diquan McRae and Brandon McRae of Racine, WI; his sisters, Kenya McRae of Huntsville, AL; Annie Berry (Donnie) of Racine, WI; three brothers: Lee Andrew McRae (Faye) of Layette, LA, Dominic McRae of Racine, WI; Joshua McRae of Huntsville, AL; seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Greg was preceded in death by his loving father, Curtis McRae.

 

Guestbook Entries

  6. Bonnie Gardner Oliver. says

    Jackie McRae and family. You have my deepest condolences. Greg was a great family friend. He will be dearly missed. God be with you 😔

  8. Desiree’ Hargrove says

    Praying for the family and sending my deepest, most heartfelt condolences.

  10. Joyce Denton says

    My sincere condolences to Dominic my buddy and the entire McRae family. He will be truly missed💞

  13. Bodi Gardner says

    😭😭🎸🎷🎺🎻🍷🍹🍸🍻🍺RNH My Friend&Brother U Gonna Be Miss I’ll Miss Coming N Bucks And U 👀 Me What’s Up T Buck#27🏈🏉🏈🏉😂Love U Rest Up✊👊🎸🎷🎺🎻🍷🍹🍸🍻🍺✊

  15. Bobby Brown says

    Bobby Brown aka Ray Ray praying for you Cuz Greg you will be missed by a lot of peoples Love you big Cuz R.I.P . You was cool as ever.

  17. Roberta Odom says

    I loved Greg. I’ve known him since the early 90’s as we played as opponents in dart league. He was a very kind, gentle, generous and caring man. I’ve known him most of years as Greg but have adapted to hearing him called crowded. He will be missed.

  18. Fred and Wanda Brown says

    Praying for you and your family at this time for peace and strength to make it through.

  21. Jackie Morgan Jackson says

    To Jackie & Family I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when you and Greg first came to Racine we worked at the Nursing Home. We all clicked especially when we found out we all was from Alabama. You all are in my prayers and condolences.💜

  22. Bob Renteria says

    My heart goes out to you Jackie. I couldn’t believe what I heard. God will bless Greg. May God bless you and your Family during this difficult time.

  28. Mr.Early & Alfredia Ivey says

    May the family find comfort at these trying times. God bless you all Jackie,Edna we will be praying for your strength in days to come. We love you both with the love of Christ always remember Proverbs 3:5-6.

  29. Patricia Morgan says

    My sincere condolences to all of our family. May God keep you uplifted and give you the strength to celebrate his life. All my love. The Morgan family of Akron Ohio

  33. Jodi Peterson says

    My deepest sympathies to Greg’s Family. He was one of the good guys! Love Thoughts & Prayers for you all! RIP my friend you will be missed by many ❤️🙏

  34. Kelly Bohlman says

    Very nice guy waited on him for years Kelly your waitress from dynasty sorry for your loss

  36. Tony Thurman says

    Rest EZ “G” we had a lot fun hanging, laughing and hooping bru. Gone way, way too soon!

  37. Missy says

    My condolences to the McRae family, Greg will truly be missed, Greg was a kind, sweet, and wonderful person to everyone he came in contact with. May GOD bless the family with strength and comfort. RIP GREG “CRAWDAD”

  39. Sandra Brown ( Detroit, Michigan) says

    My condolences to you and your entire family, my God continue to strengthen you through this journey. May he comfort you, and keep him s loving arms around you.

    God bless you

  44. Scott wilson. says

    Doesnt seem real. A man of his liking and a big heart whom everyone knows past away way to early in life. He touched the lives of so many people. He will be sadly missed. Will always be remembered. Thanks for all the dart lessons.

  45. Tony & Essie James says

    We are so sorry for your loss. Greg and I were very close and best friends in high school. I will miss him dearly. My the Lord keep you and watch over you during this time.

  47. Cliff and Trina Reed says

    To Jackie and all of the family, my dad (Cliff Reed) and myself Trina would like to send our condolences and grant you God’s peace.

  48. Tawana Anderson-Lyons says

    Jackie,
    Praying for you and the family. May God be with you at a time like this and the days that follows

  50. Jenney Miller says

    Crawdad, you’ll be missed so much. Rest in peace and deepest condolences to your family and friends, they are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  52. Barbara Powell says

    My Chef, you will truly be missed. You were such a delight when we met, an I was very glad Jackie (my daughter by love) had you as her hubby. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, and the Angel’s will enjoy your meals. GOD BLESS

  54. Craig Hustleman Larson says

    You will never be forgotten and will forever be missed, talk to you later.

  57. China says

    Greg you’re gone but how can you be forgotten you’ve touched so many lives including my son Davontay Silas while he was in your care words can’t express what many are feeling rest up dart king we’ll see you when we get there

  58. Anonymous says

    I’m praying for the entire family Greg has touch many in Racine Wisconsin and you will truly be missed we Love you Gerg.

  70. Timothy Johnson says

    You have been a true blessing in our lives. Such a kool fella. You will be missed.

  74. Daris J Hodges says

    My deepest condolences and sincerest sympathy are extended to the family and friends of Greg. May God comfort and strengthen you all.

  76. Shantay Lamb says

    Greg you are one of a kind man with a big heart. Working with you at the corner house was always a positive vibe you passed to everyone. You will be missed by many. RIP

  77. Pamela Anderson says

    Sending Prayers, Comfort, Peace and Hugs to you ❤️ Jackie and your family. Also Praying for you all to stay safe 🙏.

  78. Rich Christensen and Faye Scholler says

    Greg was a dear friend to both my wife Faye and I. Our lives were blessed by Knowing Greg, as were many other’s. He is now born into Heaven, we will celebrate.

  80. Shirly Meyer says

    Ms. Jackie, I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. I’m praying God can guide you in you time of need. I live you and you have my deepest sympathies. ❤

  81. Patricia Aude says

    Nice man to work with, better man to have as a friend. Will see you again in heaven. R.I.P.

  82. Class of 1982 says

    To Jacqueline we the classmates of 1982 of Choctaw County High School here in Butler, Alabama send our prayers and condolences of passed of your lovely husband Greg , we will truly miss him. Love you.

  88. Sharon Johnson (sunny daughter) says

    My condolences to my cousins and the rest of the family Sending prayers and love from Las Vegas

  90. Andreal & Akeelah Nichols says

    To my Uncle Greg and Family,
    This saddens me so much that we can not be with family during the time of need. I am praying for peace and strength as my uncle Greg lays to rest. For we know this is not the time for sorrow, this is the time to rejoice. But, its hard when its your loved one. Sending y’all my condolence and love.

    Hope to see y’all soon

  92. James and Brenda LaBelle says

    Dear Jackie,
    Both Brenda and I are very sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take care.

  93. Jeff Schmidt says

    I didn’t know Greg but more than a few years, but what an amazing, kind and caring person. Also the best Rib tips I ever had. God bless his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God has another amazing angel. RIP Greg (crawdad)

  94. Oliver Whitted says

    I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well- wishes during this dark time in your life

  95. Gregory Louis Curtis says

    Condolences goes out to the McCrea family in WI. and back home in Yantley, Alabama.

  96. Your neighbors, Duane and Stephanie says

    Our prayers and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

  98. Anonymous says

    Sorry to hear…use to play darts with him in Milwaukee

    Vera Davis. 4136 n. Green Bay
    Milwaukee, Wi.53209

  102. Victoria Gardner says

    Jackie so sorry to hear that Greg passed away . You and your family are in my prayers.❤️❤️❤️Be strong and stay safe🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🌹

  104. Oliver Whitted says

    Jackie sorry for your loss stay strong in the Lord He will kerp the at a time like this.

  105. Terri Smith Mandli says

    I’m so sorry for your loss. One of the nicest guys I had the pleasure of knowing. Had great times working together. Will be deeply missed by all

  106. Gaynelle Warren says

    Dear Jackie, you won’t know me, but I have known Greg for many years he was a great guy, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

  108. Paula Boykin and Family says

    Jackie you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers I’m very sorry for your loss Greg was a very good friend to my mom and I

  111. Connor Sherlock says

    Greg you were a great friend and I will really miss you may God Bles You Always, I’m sorry Jackie, Jason, Diquan and Brandon May he Rest In Peace he was a very nice man hugs always.

  112. Anonymous says

    With deepest sympathy. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time and that the Lord will continue to keep you. Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Webb, Pastor. Lisman, Alabama

  113. Josephine Williams says

    My prayers goes out to the family. He’s in God’s care. Shooting darts and cooking. God bless. Much love to you

  118. Mrs. Hicks says

    I’m going to miss my friend. I remember the first time I tasted his shoulder dinner omg it was so good. I waited every year to order it. I even had him make me some for the fourth one year. Greg was a very kind man to everybody. Miss you my friend. Till we meet again.

  120. Loretta President says

    To the family of the late Gregory McRae! I am his classmate..iim very sorry for your loss..praying that the Lord gives you strength in this difficult time… CCHS 🎓C/O82″🖤💛🌹🌹

  121. Anonymous says

    My condolences too the family&kids WOW I’ll always remember u my friend Buck’s lounge
    Softball tournaments
    But just being Greg I’ll miss u my man RIP

  124. Charles T. Klimek says

    I was sad to read of Greg’s passing from this life. He was always full of cheer, & willingly did a good job for us at the City of Racine.

  125. The Moore family says

    With deepest regards for the family and their time sadness may God keep you

  126. Myke “D” says

    Crawdaddy you will forever be missed, always a pleasure seeing you , Rest Peacefully and tell Cornbread and Rifleman rest easy as well😢

  128. Anonymous says

    My condolences to the family. Greg was a kind wonderful person. Very lucky to have known him. He will be missed.

  131. Tony Thurman says

    We had lots of fun laughing and just shooting the shidd, man I was shocked when I heard you were gone. I hope your resting EZ country boy!

  132. Stosh and Deb says

    Just found out, so sorry to hear about Greg. Our prayers are with you. You were one of the best umpires ever.We will miss you buddy.

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