John Gregory Crum

1953—2023

John Gregory Crum, 69, of Inez, Kentucky, passed away March 7, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.

He was born May 22, 1953 in Inez to the late Isaac and Hattie Mills Crum. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, John Gregory Crum Jr.; daughter, Tonda Crystal Crum; four brothers, Lonnie Ersel Crum, Paul David Crum, Isaac Crum Jr. and Jimmy Crum; and one sister, Greta Jo Sheppard.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Zeek Crum; his brother-in-law, whom he thought of like a son, Kenny Zeek of Mount Sterling; and two sisters, Hollis Ann Smith and Sonja Kay Wright, who are both of Lexington. He is also survived by two grandchildren, William Gregory Fitch and Trenton Nathaniel Fitch, both of Menifee County.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 10, 2023 in the chapel of Crum Funeral Home with Sammy Ray Patrick officiating. Burial was at the Mills Horn Crum Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral costs. Arrangements are under the direction of the Crum Funeral Home of Inez.