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RHODOM "PETE" EDWARD CRABTREE, 63, KNOXVILLE, TN (TAYLOR CO. NATIVE)

 
Rhodom "Pete" Edward Crabtree, 63, of Knoxville, TN, left this heavenly earth on September 29th, 2020. He was born in Campbellsville, KY on January 8, 1957 a son of Dwight Allen Crabtree (who survives) and the late Dorothy Crabtree of Campbellsville, KY. 
 
Pete was an avid baseball player. As a first generation college graduate, Pete chose to pursue his degree from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Pharmacy Acquisitions was Pete's chosen career for over 40 years. While he wasn't working, Pete enjoyed nothing more than spending time traveling with his wife and children, playing golf, riding his motorcycle, boating and listening to Metallica.
 
SURVIVORS:
His loving wife of almost 20 years: Nancy Carole Crabtree
6 children: Kelsey Crabtree Maynard (Todd), Thomas Morgan Crabtree, Taylor Michael Crabtree, Katherine McLees Orem (Anson), Steven Hunter McLees (Kelley) and William "Liam" Harper McLees. 
Father: Dwight Allen Crabtree
1 brother: Dwight Allen Crabtree, Jr. of Campbellsville, KY
Several grandchildren 
Many more family members & friends across the country
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline.
 
Visitation: Friday, October 2, 2020 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Berry Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 
 
Funeral Service: Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11:30am at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Drive, Knoxville, TN with a Graveside Service and Entombment to follow in the Cemetery of Berry Highland West at 1:00pm
 
This obituary is a courtesy to the family by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.