Reverend Herman Rhea Crumley

April 5, 1936 - February 10, 2021

Reverend Herman Rhea Crumley, age 84, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his residence. Herman was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Eston and Ethel Crumley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Worley Crumley and Kenneth Crumley; one sister, Grace Crumley; and one nephew, Jerry Crumley. Herman was a member of Doe River Baptist Church, where he served as an Assistant Pastor and Sunday School Teacher. He also supplied for the Watauga Baptist Association. Herman retired from East Tennessee State University. He was a wonderful husband and dad and loved to witness to people about the Lord. Herman also enjoyed riding motorcycles, collecting old cars, meal times and spending time with his family –especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Herman is survived by his wife, Charlotte Calloway Crumley, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marcella and Murrel Mullins, of Elizabethton, Betty and Tim Mason, of Knoxville and Misty Crowe (Billy Hilton) and special grandchildren Madison and Mariah Crowe, of Elizabethton; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery Lynn Crumley and wife Michelle, of Butler; nine grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; two nieces; and his sisters-in-law, Bonnie Crumley, of South Carolina and Ina Mae Campbell, of Elizabethton. A service to celebrate and honor the life of Reverend Herman Rhea Crumley will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in the Doe River Baptist Church with Reverend Daniel Fink and Reverend Jim Hawk, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Dale Williams, Joey Cole and Teresa Bowers, pianist. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the church, prior to the service on Saturday or at the residence at other times. The graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in the Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Herman’s grandchildren. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton at 1:15 PM on Sunday to go in procession. Our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is honored to serve the Crumley family. Flowers may be sent to the family at Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Office 423-542-2232, service information line, 423-543-4917.