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Anthony McCrea

11/16/1946 - 12/15/2024

Obituary For Anthony McCrea

Anthony McCrea, 78, was born on Saturday, November 16, 1946 and passed on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Viewing: Friday, December 20, 2024, 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, 2502 NC Hwy 55 Durham, NC 27713

Service: Saturday, December 21, 2024 | Visitation service 12:00 to 1:00 pm | Funeral service starts at 1:00 pm.

Place of service: New St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Timberlake, NC

Internment: New St. James Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Timberlake NC

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To the family of Mr Anthony McCrea "Big Anthony..Uncle Tony" I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm just seeing this today (12-26-24) Uncle Anthony sang with my Uncle Bobby and the Jordanaires for so many years. I can only imagine them being back together again singing

TO THE FAMILY OF BIG ANTHONY MCCREA, I CALL HIM BRO OR TONEY. HE WAS A DEAR FRIEND,. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS RAISING MY SON, HE WAS THE FATHER FIGURE FOR HIM AND IT MADE A DIFFERENT IN MY SON LIFE. WE GO WAY BACK TO MT SEAY HOLT CHURCH. OH WHAT A TIME IT WAS PRASING THE LORD.HE WILL BE MISS, HIS SINGING WA AWESOME, ANIONTED VOICE ANTHONY HAD. SO TO THE FAMILYS AND FRIENDS, HE LEFT WITH THE LORD TO A BETTER PLACE WE ALL HAD TO GO AS WE CONTINUE TO LIVE FOR JESUS CHRIST. YOU HAVE MT PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCE. LOVE YOU ELDER ETHEL MAE DAVIS

I will remember Big A as a coworker and friend and someone who LOVED to sing at every chance he got. I know he has joined the Heavenly choir as one of leads. R.I.P. Big A. Constance Wright

To the family of Big Anthony I know you will miss his voice and loving care. May you have Peace knowing he's not suffering and you will see him again In heaven. May God Keep You. Cousin Vonne Mary Yancey Jackson

God has chosen a perfect Angel to join his mighty choir sending condolences and prayers to my family of the loss of "Big Anthony" he will be greatly missed and that voice as well. Cousins TC,Kookie, and Linwood Street

Rest In Peace my friend. It was always a joy to sing with you or just hear you sing.

There remains therefore a Rest to the People Of GOD."- Hebrews 4:9. Through the years, You lifted our hearts in Song. Sleep on and take your Rest our Brother "Big Anthony" McCrea.

Glory to GOD Ministries Church Family Pastor J. Gregory (Sister Kimberly) Willis, Senior Pastor Butner, N.C.

Our deepest condolences goes out to the family and friends praying 🙏 for strength doing these trying times in Jesus precious name 🙏 🙏 🙏 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

My condolence to the family of Mr. Anthony McCrea. He was a man that loved to sing. He is now singing with the heavenly choir. Praying for strength for the family and friends. Cherish the beautiful memories you have. He is now an angel watching over you.

Linda F. Richardson / Clayton, NC

My condolence to the family of Mr. Anthony McCrea. He was a man that loved to sing. He is now singing with the heavenly choir. Praying for strength for the family and friends. Cherish the beautiful memories you have. He is now an angel watching over you.

RIP Big Anthony your work down here is done. It was a pleasure to have sang with you over the years as well as to have worked with you at DPS. We will miss your dynamic voice, Mike/Hallie Bass and the True Lights of Bahama.

Sorry for your loss,Anthony and I sang on many occasions when he was with the Jordan airs and I was with the Christian airs we also work together for about two years thank God for the years we knew each other,may you rest RIP! Alvis Gentry

Celebrating the life of a good person and mourning their passing with you!I always loved to hear Big Anthony sing.His voice will be missed.Viola Poole.

It has been a pleasure playing behind Anthony. I always love to hear him sing God's praises. You will be greatly miss. Now you can sing in the heavenly choir. Praying for the family. Evangelist Ruth Snipes.

To The Family of Anthony(Big Anthony)McCrea, Rev Pat & I are so very sorry for the loss of your husband. It was an honor to have known him & sang with him. He was so much fun to have been around & he loved to sing. He will be missed so much in Roxboro. You are in our prayers. God Bless You. Rev. & Mrs. Pat Sanders, Roxboro, N.C.

Beulah Bell Jennette Wiggins & Family

Your voice and presence have been greatly missed at First Baptist Church in Roxboro. We the Santuary Choir rest assured knowing you are safely in the arms of God. Rest in Peace. REINALDO, Choir president.

It is with deep sorrow to hear of the passing of Brother Anthony McCrea. For years he and The Mighty Harmonaires would meet and we would be his background singers. He would be the first person to get to our anniversary to render songs. He was a good person and will be greatly missed. We are keeping his family in our prayers. Sincerely, The Mighty Harmonaires of Roxboro, NC

Anthony lived "life as a candle", so "do Lord, do Lord, Lord remember him". I had started missing my friend on the singing scene, and called him. We talked about things and I'm glad we did. Until we meet again in the heavenly choir, sing on. I love you as my friend, Val Hannah Murphy and Fresh Anointing

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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