Harold Wallace "Buddy" Crabtree, age 64 of Rickman, Overton Co., TN passed from this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home of 43 years. Buddy was born on Thursday, June 20, 1957 to the late Harold and Dorise (Barnes) Crabtree in Livingston, Overton Co., TN. Buddy is the only son and is survived by 4 loving sisters; Barbara McCloud and her husband O.J., Betty Winningham and her husband Kenny, Beverly Green and her husband Lester, and last but not leas, his "babe" Wanda Harris and her husband Donnie. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Connie Sullivan Crabtree, their only son Jacob Harold Crabtree and his wife Adrienne. His beloved grandchildren, Hannah Crabtree, Jaxon Boles, Ellisyn "Elli" Crabtree, and Harold Rhodes "Rhoady" Crabtree. Eight brother and sister in-laws and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews of whom he was all close to and loved by. He always had his family at heart and was a hard working man.Buddy was baptized in the Church of Christ Faith; He spent most of his younger years on the family's houseboat on Dale Hollow Lake with his wife and son. Traveling the country with his son driving tour buses for some of the biggest stars in music and he centered his life around his family, especially his grandchildren. He built wings for the B-1 Bomber at Affco before retiring with 33 years from Fleetguard. He was a wonderful husband, father, and absolutely the best "Pa" anyone could ask for. He will be missed beyond measure by all that knew him. Rest easy and God speed Buddy Crabtree.

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Harold "Buddy" Crabtree will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 6 PM with family welcoming friends at the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston on Thursday, Oct. 7 ^th starting at 4 PM.