Roy Dean McCratic

Roy Dean Mccratic

73, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his home. He was born October 1, 1944 in Lincoln, Arkansas, the son of William Henry and Winnie Geneva (Snodgrass) McCratic.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa and good friend to all. He was known as Pops to all, he'd never met a stranger. You could find him at the Crawley Parts Store or at the One Stop having coffee with the guys. He loved being with people like going hunting with the boys and setting around the camp five and talking. he worked with the boy scout troop 94, cross country truck driver, worked at Drake Field Airport, started working at Armstrong Co in 1973 till he retired in 2009 after 35 years. Then came the love of his life Antique Farmall Tractors with Rustic Relics Antique Club. He loved the tractor pulls and riding in the parade and meeting new people and talking with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years Mary E. Higginbotham McCratic; two sons Mark Vickery and wife Tammy of Prairie Grove and James McCratic and wife Lisa of Farmington; one sister Dorothy Jordon; one grandson Steven Vickery; six step grandchildren Amber, Courtney, Stephanie, Justin and Kimberly and her husband Johnny; six step great grandchildren Amare, Keegan, Adlee, Kambren, Traven and Keiton; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Sunday, August 26, 2018, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, August 27th, 2018, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Children Hospital Northwest Campus, Washington Regional Home Health or Washington Regional Hospice.

Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.