W.H. "Buddy" McCraw Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Wythal Hulett “Buddy” McCraw, 73, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, surrounded by his children and loving wife. Buddy was born June 17, 1947, in New Albany, MS. Buddy spent his early years in the Memphis area, beginning school at Capleville Elementary. The family returned to the New Albany area settling in the Ellistown community for several years. His family moved to Southaven in 1963, where he attended Horn Lake High School, graduating in 1965. Buddy began his career with Dover Elevator in 1965. His work ethic and dedication to his employer were unmatched, affording him many opportunities professionally. He retired from ThyssenKrupp after 53 years. Buddy was a devoted father and loving husband. He taught his children the value of hard work and how to enjoy life. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent many afternoons and weekends with family and friends at the cabin (his childhood home) or on a lake. In his later years, he could most often be found enjoying time in his yard with his beloved dog, Cotton, and more recently, with Bella. Above all, Buddy genuinely loved people. He made lifelong friends wherever he went and was passionately devoted to those friendships. He could find the positive in anyone and was always a helping hand to those in need. His love and devotion were completely beyond the realm of time, and he will be missed sorely. Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, H. D. “Bill” and Yvonee Randle McCraw; his stepmother, Margaret Roberts McCraw; his son, Charles “Tyson” McCraw; and his brother-in-law, Jack Scott. He is survived by his devoted wife, of 43 years, Cindy; his daughter, Margie Windham (Greg); his son, George “Hugh” McCraw (Cristie); his sister, Patsy Scott; eight grandchildren, Hunter Wigington, Lucas Wigington, Gwendy Windham Rowland, Madison Windham Bryant, Mason Windham, Garrin Windham, Hunter McCraw, and Maggie McCraw; and three great grandchildren, Reese Rowland, Remi Rowland, and Rowdy Rowland. Due to COVID, the family will be having a private memorial service at Coleman Funeral Home in Southaven. They would like to have a memorial service once COVID is no longer an issue. Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the donor’s choice of The Explorer Post 607 though the Desoto County Sheriff’s Department SAR Unit, the Horn Lake Animal Shelter (6410 Center St., Horn Lake, MS 38637), or for Dementia Research at the Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org/donate). Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.

W.H. "Buddy" McCraw

June 17, 1947 - January 5, 2021