McCrary, Johnny E. March 10, 1944 – March 8, 2022
Johnny Edwin McCrary, 77, of Ferguson, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, two days shy of his 78th birthday. He was born on March 10, 1944, in Blytheville, Arkansas. A son of the late Aldon W. and Dorothy Bee (nee Culp) McCrary. He was united in marriage to Maureen K. Henson on September 21, 1963, in Jennings, Missouri. John is survived by his children Kevin John McCrary (Maureen), Kimberly Kay McCrary Mulherin and Karen Maureen (nee McCrary) DeBisschop (Steven Jr.). Siblings, Jim McCrary (Karen), Sam McCrary (Susan) and Pam (nee McCrary) Coffey (Richard). Grandchildren, Dane Patrick John McCrary, Joshua Jonathan McCrary, Michael Steven DeBisschop, Sean Riley McCrary, Grace Lynne DeBisschop, Joseph Michael McCrary and Anya Kai Mulherin. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Shawn McCrary, his parents Aldon and Dorothy McCrary, and his in-laws John and Grace Henson.
John served the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 30 years as a police officer. He retired in 1995 as a Detective in the Fugitive Section. He was a member of the Jennings Masonic Lodge, where he received his 32nd degree, and later received his Scottish Rites.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, from 4:00 – 8:00pm, and funeral services on March 16, 2022, at 10:00am at Kutis Funeral Home, located at 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, Missouri 63129, with internment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials to The Backstoppers, appreciated.
Johnny was a fun guy to be around. In fact, one of tha last times that I saw him at the house in Ferguson, where we had all gathered to look at family photos, he went out to fix my side window on my car. He came in and told me he fixed it. I didn’t even ask him. That’s what kind of guy he was. He had smiling eyes that twinkled when he would tell you a story. Everyone will miss him. God speed Johnny and give Michael a hug from me. Punkin
rest in peace may the angles guide you along to the beautiful world as we never see it. Jerry will be there to hand you your first beer. Love you.
Love you all wish i was there with you. See you in April or May
Rest in peace my dear friend and may you fly high with the angels.
Karen, we are so sorry for your loss! Our sincere condolences.
May you Rest In Peace My deepest condolences to Maureen and family
Kim I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
My heart goes out to Maureen, Kevin, Kim and Karen such a Great Family I have the privelage of being a part of through marriage and a cousin. John, wow, such a good and upstanding, fun, helpful, always present to us All in the family but also extended to friends and aquaintences. If you knew John it was a blessing he made it that way. I can’t even describle what a wonderful husband and father he was. I am proud to say I had a father much like John, a master of everything, friendly and loving and kind. I am so honored to have known John. I came along in the family much later, but none the less, I was family to this fine family. My heart aches along with the family. Larry and myself care deeply for you all. Cousins…Judi and Larry
Jim and Karen we’re sad to hear about the passing of Jim’s brother Johnny. We both remember Johnny’s from some of the family gatherings. He was very likable and friendly.
And I were looking at the picture of Johnny and he kept reminding us of somebody and then we finally figured out that it looks something like Paul, Karen’s brother. At least we thought so
We are all thinking of you.
The Burgoon family and Wuelner family wishes condolences to your family, John was a great man and will be truely missed,so sorry for your loss
So Sorry For You Loss, I Remember You All From Meeting At Samuel’s parents , Joe And Pearl Lester. May God’s Grace And Peace Comfort You All In Your Time Of Grief. My Prayers And Thoughts Are With You All. May God Bless And Keep Each And Everyone Of You. Love, Freda Lester
My deepest condolences to the McCrary Family. John was a sweet soul! I know he will be greatly missed.