Rodney Carnell McCrae Obituary in Tifton at Southview Mortuary, Inc.

Obituary For Rodney Carnell McCrae

Mr. Rodney McCrae, 49, of Valdosta, Ga. transitioned this life on Saturday, September 7th at Pruitt Health in Valdosta, Ga.

Service will be held on Sunday, September 15th at 2:30 p.m. at Carpenter Road Church of God located at 40 Carpenter Road in Tifton, GA. The Committal will follow in Oakridge Cemetery with repast to follow at Carpenter Road Church Annex.

Rodney Carnell McCrae was born on October 9, 1974, in Tifton, GA to the late Carnell Bloodworth and Doretha and Richard Johnson. He was the first born of five children. He graduated from Tift County High School in May of 1993. During his life, he attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), where his focus was Business administration. He was an entrepreneur and started a couple of businesses. In 1994, Mr. McCrae received a prophecy at Southern Avenue Church of God, which was, “The Lord was going to bless him to write songs, and the songs would be heard on albums.” He believed it and stepped out in faith. Because of his obedience, the Lord began to send him songs. The Lord used Bishop Q.S. Caldwell to further confirm the prophetic Word for him during that same year. In 1997, Mr. McCrae accepted the call into the Ministry, where he diligently worked to win lost souls, evangelize, and minister through music.

In August of 1998, the Lord gave Minister McCrae the Scripture, 1 Chronicles 16:4 and from that he established the Recruiters For Christ Ensemble (RFCAE). The group originated with over 25 members, of which 15 persevered through much suffering and persecution. In January 2000, the Lord blessed Minister McCrae and RFCAE to sign a recording contract with Mr. William Young, CEO and N'Twine Records, based out of Columbus, GA. He wrote and recorded several songs.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Bloodworth and his paternal and maternal grandmothers, Lillian Bloodworth Webb and Mother Sallie J. Walker. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Zipporah and Zoe McCrae; his parents, Richard & Doretha Johnson; two brothers, Rickey & Reggie Johnson; three sisters, Salandara Mallory, LaKeyla & LaKayla Johnson; two God-sisters, Grace Brooks-Opc & Jasmine Sears; one God-brother, Antonio Brooks and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Please keep the family lifted up in prayer at this time.

Professional care and services are entrusted to Southview Mortuary.

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Beverly Nicholas sent Ocean Devotion for Rodney Carnell McCrae - September 14, 2024

Our condolences and Prayers. Collins Family

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Patricia Powell sent Red and White Handled Basket for Rodney Carnell McCrae - September 13, 2024

The LORD is in your midst. May his peace and love comfort, strengthen and keep you Our deepest condolences to Doretha and Family. Love your great Aunt Louise Powell and family.

Cha Lewis sent Beautiful Dreams for Rodney Carnell McCrae - September 13, 2024

With our deepest sympathy, Our thoughts are with you. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy. Sincerely, Shay Lewis and The Lewis Family

Deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Rodney. The world has lost a good brother, but God has gained an eternal son.
-LaTasha McKenzie Mack, class of '94

My heartfelt condolences 💐 to the family during this time of bereavement. May our Lord & Savior continue to strengthen you all in a sensitive time of a loved one. Continue to stay strengthened with love & kindness towards one another. Wesley Mims

With deepest sympathy to the McCrae, Johnson and Bloodworth family. Praying that God will give you strength, and comfort continually. Just remember Got will put no more on us than we can bear. The Hambrick, Sheperd, Tanner and Curtis families.

With Deepest Sympathy to the McCrae & Johnson families. We're sorry to hear of your loss. May you be strengthened and comforted by God's word. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4. The Brown, Butler, Davis, Johnson, Lentz and Lewis families.

A Sympathy prayer to the McCrae & Johnson families. We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you strength, comfort and the peace which surpasses all understanding. Bishop Darryl & Elect Lady Redding and the Holy Temple Church of the Trinity family.

My heart and continued prayers are with you all.May God give you peace and strength. I know that he is with the Lord. Every conversation we had he lifted up the name of Jesus. He always was encouraging even in these last days.He was an Amazing Godbrother and We will always cherish him. Grace Brooks Ope, Antonio Brooks and family.

Bro. and Sis. Johnson, we were so very sorry to hear about the passing of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout these challenging times! Just know that God has all power to heal every wounded heart. We love you much!! The Reynolds, Boston, GA

May God give you strength in this time of need. We love you. Collins Family

Deepest sympathy for family and friends. Praying for comfort and healing.

Our deepest condolences to the families. Lord bless them with your peace that surpasses all understand. Lord guard their hearts, as only you can, in Christ Jesus.

Deepest sympathy to my family The Johnson Family. Rodney was educated with my nieces and nephew during the beginning of my relocating and starting my career. I only hope that I was around to know him better. I understand he was a good hearted and respectful young man. Whom his parents was very proud of. I pray that Our Lord gives his family and friends the strength and comfort during this time of grieving. I love my family. Beverly Collins Nicholas

Let not your hearts be troubled we believe his spirit is back with the Father. to the family of my classmate Rodney.I give you all my condolences and prayers for days to come went you all have bad days🙏 ❤️ class of 93 Pastor Shawn Andrews 🙏

With deepest sympathy to the McCrae/Johnson/Bloodworth families. Our Prayers are with you and for you all for Peace, Comfort, and Strength during this time and afterwards. The Poole, Cobb,Cromer,Harris, Scott-Hester,Scott,Pridgon, Cooper,Banks,Bonds, Hunter,Black, and Jackson families.

Our condolences goes out to the family and friends. Also, sending prayers to the family during this time of sorrow.
The White Family of Union City, Georgia.

If I walk in the pathway of duty, If I work til the close of the day, Lord I shall see the great king in all his beauty, When I've gone the last mile of the way" Sending prayers and condolences to this beautiful McCrae and Johnson Family .
Love you Jonathan T Fuller,East Point,Georgia

Sending our deepest sympathy to the family with love..Akins Family

Sending heartfelt condolences to the entire family. ~Kellam family

Sending my deepest condolences

Sorry for your loss, praying 🙏🏽 for your comfort and strength in Jesus name. Robert & Audrey Cromer

My deepest condolences to the family may God grant you strength and peace

Sending condolences love hugs and prayers to the johnson-McCrae family during this difficult time

Lekeyla Johnson!!!!! I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Rodney. I know there is no words that can ease the hurt that you are feeling but remember that earth no sorrow that heaven can't heal. Please know that you and your entire family are in my prayers. Much Love Apostle Jason T. Blake

Deepest sympathies to the family and friends. Praying for peace comfort, and strength during this very difficult time Shirley Goins Conyers Ga

Deepest sympathies to the family and friends. Praying for peace,comfort and strength during this very difficult time

may you be strengthened in the power of the Lord's grace . Praying for you all. Elaine Lovett

My prayers to the family may the strength of the lord care you on eagles wings is my prayers

Sorry for your loss praying for strength and comfort Kimberly wright

Sorry for your loss praying for strength and comfort in this time of grief may God lovely arms support you all

Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family. May our God grant you strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time. Ms. Virginia S. Brown Lovejoy, GA