William "Butch" Reed Crabtree's obituary , Passed away on December 31, 2025 in Niota, Tennessee

William "Butch" Reed Crabtree

June 8, 1953 - December 31, 2025 (72 years old)

Niota, Tennessee

William "Butch" Reed Crabtree's obituary , Passed away on December 31, 2025 in Niota, Tennessee

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Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home

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William "Butch" Reed Crabtree

June 8, 1953 - December 31, 2025 (72 years old)

Niota, Tennessee

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William Reed Crabtree Obituary

We bid farewell to William Reed Crabtree of Niota, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 31, 2025 at the age of 72. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As William departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved William. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He is survived by: his wife Diana Lynn Gore Crabtree of Niota, Tenn.; his children, Shaylon Doughty of Nashville, Tenn., Chris Crabtree (Laura) of Decatur and Greg Crabtree (Rebecca) of Spring City; and his siblings, Ricky Crabtree (Mona) of Niota, Tenn. and Debbie McDaniel of Ft. Payne, Ala.. He is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home



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