FRANKLIN - Richard Lynn Cruse, 74, passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.
Lynn was born in Macon County to the late Howard David and Eula Ledford Cruse. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Hurst Cruse; and brother, Nick Cruse. He was a dorm supervisor for LBJ and a Vietnam Army veteran. He loved working on cars and spending time with friends and family.
He is survived by his son, David Cruse (Missy) of Arden; sister, Pat Cagle of Franklin; grandchildren, Tyler Cruse (Brady Reece-Cruse), Shawn Cruse (Mady Mercier), Dusty Dills, Kersten Fisher and Celeste Jones; great-grandchildren, Anabelle Messer, Dayton Dills, Stella Fisher; mother of his grandsons, Kim Loy; nieces, Lacey Austin (Shannon) and Samantha Cagle; great-niece, Kinley Austin; and great-nephew, Harrison Cagle.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church; Rev. Steve Reeves officiated. VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108 presented military honors.
Pallbearers were Chad Dahl, Lee Cloer, Brady Reece-Cruse, John Henry, Shannon Austin and Bud Elliott.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the VVA Chapter 994, 249 Sloan Rd, Franklin, NC, 28734.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.