Eddie Crum

(From Benton County Funeral Home)

Eddie Ray Crum, 81, passed away February 14, 2025. Eddie was born to Kenneth Lee Crum and Prestina Nellie Crum in Carthage, MO on July 11, 1943. Eddie was a lifelong resident of Carthage, except for the last three years that he spent in Rogers, AR, with his son. 

Eddie was a roofer by trade, but never shied away from any kind of work. He was a great man and would give anyone the shirt off of his back. His children were the light of his life and he loved them deeply. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Wilber Crum, Kenny Merle Crum and Lloyd Crum and one sister: June Hull. 

He is survived by one brother: John “Jay” Crum of Carthage, MO, two sons: Eddie Crum, of Paris, AR, John Crum of Rogers, AR, one daughter: Zoey Crum of Carthage, MO, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be announced at a later date.