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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Petals by FeliciaRacine – 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.
FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says
R. I.P.
Debra Turner & Family says
Sorry for your loss, praying for the family.
Vince Borner says
Peaceful rest eternally,
Your brother in business and life.
Vince (Boner) Borner
Flora says
So sorry for your loss, He will be missed!
Toni Ivy says
I am so sorry for your loss !! Greg will be truly missed. #Resteasymyfriend .
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 😔
FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says
GODS CHILD
Desiree’ Hargrove says
Praying for the family and sending my deepest, most heartfelt condolences.
Shenita whitnell says
So sorry for the loss!
Joyce Denton says
My sincere condolences to Dominic my buddy and the entire McRae family. He will be truly missed💞
The Fields family says
You will showly be miss. RiP my friend until we meet again.
Melody McMorris says
My condolences to family my God be with you at this difficult time
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✊👊🎸🎷🎺🎻🍷🍹🍸🍻🍺✊
Anonymous says
Julia Brown
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.
Julia Mae Brown says
Greg you are going to B. Miss I love your cooking.
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.
Fred and Wanda Brown says
Praying for you and your family at this time for peace and strength to make it through.
Anonymous says
Verganell Craig ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
Barbara Ware says
Rest in Heaven Greg
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.💜
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.
MonicaJones says
Rip Gregory You will be missed
JoAnne Koen & Family says
Condolences with Prayer’s ! The Koen/ Ruffin Family.
Cynthia Tyler and Nonana Allen says
Sending my condolences amd prayers to the family.
Rickey Jackson says
Rip
Anonymous says
Sorry for your loss praying for you and your family God Bless RIP
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.
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
Anonymous says
FredHicks
Mel Bobick says
You will be missed.
Gregory Harvey says
My deepest sympathy
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 ❤️🙏
Kelly Bohlman says
Very nice guy waited on him for years Kelly your waitress from dynasty sorry for your loss
Tonya Moss Spears says
Deepest sympathy from the Moss Family of Pushmataha Alabama
Tony Thurman says
Rest EZ “G” we had a lot fun hanging, laughing and hooping bru. Gone way, way too soon!
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”
Donna jarstad says
Greg u were a great boss and u will be missed
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
Aisha Bohn says
Rest peacefully uncle Greg love you.
Dee weather says
My condolences to the family
Vickey Whitted says
My deepest sympathy
Jimmy Boclair says
COUNTRY
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.
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.
Gabriel Simpson says
You will be missed my friend Rest in peace
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.
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
Leewauna Epps says
U WILL TRULY B MISSED B DAY TWIN
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.
Byron Johnson aka cookie says
Rest easy my friend
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
Johnny K Adams says
My deepest condolences
Craig Hustleman Larson says
You will never be forgotten and will forever be missed, talk to you later.
David Williams says
Rest in peace my dear friend
Robey mack says
Blessings to the family
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
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.
Patsy and Raymond Robinson says
Patsy and Raymond Robinson
Matt Bouwens says
A very sad day
Beverlee Gulbrand-Veltri says
Rest in heaven .
✝️🙏
Marie McGrew Hunter says
Sorry for your loss.
DeeDee Morris says
Greg was a great man.
R..I.P 🎈🎈🎈
Chris/Larry Smith says
RIP Crawdaddy
Donna Harvey says
Will truly be missed
Priscilla Glover says
My condolences to the family!!
Hell Rell says
R.I.P big dawg ! I’ll cherish our good times we had man !
Nicholle Perry Black says
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with y’all
Sadie Nicholson/Erath says
Was a pleasure working for you and your wife. You was a great man
Timothy Johnson says
You have been a true blessing in our lives. Such a kool fella. You will be missed.
Karen Jackson says
RIP Greg. You will be missed
Sabina Bradley says
Greg will be greatly missed Rip . Domic take care of his family
Valencia Tucker says
Rest in Heaven you will truly be missed
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.
Stacey Moore & family says
Sending condolences & prayers of strength to the famiy
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
Pamela Anderson says
Sending Prayers, Comfort, Peace and Hugs to you ❤️ Jackie and your family. Also Praying for you all to stay safe 🙏.
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.
Anonymous says
My prayers are with you and your family.🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
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. ❤
Patricia Aude says
Nice man to work with, better man to have as a friend. Will see you again in heaven. R.I.P.
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.
Carolyn F. Johnson says
RIP Greg.
Angel Johnson Lee says
Praying for the family. Love Aunt Pauline Johnson and Family. New Orleans LA
Phyllis Campbell says
My deepest condolences to the McCrae family, during this difficult time.
Hubert bell says
My condolences to the family
Betty a. Hardy Ezell says
So sorry for your loss!!! The Ezell family
Sharon Johnson (sunny daughter) says
My condolences to my cousins and the rest of the family Sending prayers and love from Las Vegas
Anonymous says
Lee A,McRae
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
Laura Reed says
Jackie and family 🙏🙏 May you find comfort in your memories
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.
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)
Oliver Whitted says
I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well- wishes during this dark time in your life
Gregory Louis Curtis says
Condolences goes out to the McCrea family in WI. and back home in Yantley, Alabama.
Your neighbors, Duane and Stephanie says
Our prayers and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Patricia Evans says
My deepest condolences to your family. Peace and comfort to you all.
Anonymous says
Sorry to hear…use to play darts with him in Milwaukee
Vera Davis. 4136 n. Green Bay
Milwaukee, Wi.53209
Angela white says
Jackie sending you and your family my deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss
Gregory Brown from Milwaukee,WI says
R.I.P Greg A Good Brother Gone WayToo
Wilma Hayes says
My condolences and prayers to the family.
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🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🌹
Jay Harris says
Rest in Peace Greg! U will be missed!!!
Oliver Whitted says
Jackie sorry for your loss stay strong in the Lord He will kerp the at a time like this.
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
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.
Rodney Gunn says
God will welcome you in his house from the streets of gold I meant amen
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
Jeremy Boykin says
My condolences to you and the family, gone miss u Greg
Dennis Thompson says
My heart and prayers go out to the family. Great guy!
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.
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
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
Ferg says
Condolences to the family. God Bless..WHO YA WIT!!
Antonnio Johnson says
Your family have my deepest sympathy Mrs. Edna Mae
God Bless
Phyllis Campell says
Condolence to the family from your classmate of 1981
Darin Gordon says
Our condolences to your family. Keeping you in prayer.
Darin & Brenda Gordon
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.
Deanna says
You will be missed
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″🖤💛🌹🌹
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
Jessie Bland says
R.I.P LEO
MR. HICKS says
R. I. P.
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.
The Moore family says
With deepest regards for the family and their time sadness may God keep you
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😢
Toni Holton says
My condolences to the family with love
Anonymous says
My condolences to the family. Greg was a kind wonderful person. Very lucky to have known him. He will be missed.
Otitis Barry says
My condolences to the family. I will miss you,
R.I.P.
Dennis A. Thompson says
My prayers to the family!
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!
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.