William Dawson McCrary, age 80, of Murfreesboro passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late John Foster and Mattie Layhew McCrary. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Sam, John, Hollis, Charles and Wayne McCrary.

Funeral service will be 10:00am Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Whitworth Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Faulkner McCrary, sons, William Edward "Bill" McCrary (Beth) of Woodbury, John Dawson "Johnny" McCrary (Holly) of Murfreesboro, brother, Odis McCrary (Maxine) of Murfreesboro, sisters, Martha Mankin, Jewell Patterson, both of Murfreesboro, Ada Summey of Madison, grandchildren, Brad, Ben, Hannah, Caitlyn, Dawson, Christian and aunt, Dorothy Taylor.

Pallbearers will be Edward Faulkner, Mike Faulkner, Tracy Faulkner, Jimmy Coe, Jeff Bratcher and Alan Swader. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Murfreesboro Fire Department.

Mr. McCrary was a 1957 graduate of Walter Hill High School and a member of Porterfield Baptist Church. He was a member of the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department for 42 years before his retirement.

Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1629 Williams Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 in memory of Mr. McCrary.

Visitation will be 2:00 until 6:00pm Sunday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 615-893-5151. Online guestbook available at www.woodfinchapel.com