Obituary for Richard Lynn Cruse
Richard Lynn Cruse, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022.
Lynn was born in Macon County to the late Howard David and Eula Ledford Cruse. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Linda Hurst Cruse, and brother Nick Cruse. He was a dorm supervisor for LBJ and Vietnam Army Veteran. He loved working on cars and spending time with friends and family.
He is survived by his son, David Cruse (Missy) of Arden, NC; sister Pat Cagle of Franklin, NC, five grandchildren, Tyler Cruse (Brady Reece-Cruse), Shawn Cruse (Mady Mercier), Dusty Dills, Kersten Fisher, Celeste Jones; three great grandchildren, Anabelle Messer, Dayton Dills, Stella Fisher; mother of his grandsons, Kim Loy; two nieces, Lacey Austin (Shannon), Samantha Cagle, a great niece and nephew, Kinley Austin, and Harrison Cagle.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church, at 2 pm.
Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108 will present military honors.
Pallbearers will be Chad Dahl, Lee Cloer, Brady Reece-Cruse, John Henry, Shannon Austin, and Bud Elliott.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the VVA Chapter 994, 249 Sloan Rd, Franklin, NC ,28734.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Lynn was born in Macon County to the late Howard David and Eula Ledford Cruse. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Linda Hurst Cruse, and brother Nick Cruse. He was a dorm supervisor for LBJ and Vietnam Army Veteran. He loved working on cars and spending time with friends and family.
He is survived by his son, David Cruse (Missy) of Arden, NC; sister Pat Cagle of Franklin, NC, five grandchildren, Tyler Cruse (Brady Reece-Cruse), Shawn Cruse (Mady Mercier), Dusty Dills, Kersten Fisher, Celeste Jones; three great grandchildren, Anabelle Messer, Dayton Dills, Stella Fisher; mother of his grandsons, Kim Loy; two nieces, Lacey Austin (Shannon), Samantha Cagle, a great niece and nephew, Kinley Austin, and Harrison Cagle.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church, at 2 pm.
Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108 will present military honors.
Pallbearers will be Chad Dahl, Lee Cloer, Brady Reece-Cruse, John Henry, Shannon Austin, and Bud Elliott.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the VVA Chapter 994, 249 Sloan Rd, Franklin, NC ,28734.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.