Raymond Leon Crosby

Raymond "Buck" Crosby of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away May 26, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 87. He was born January 8, 1937, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the son of Clarence and Ida Wynn Crosby.  He married Rose Robertson of Calico Rock on January 8, 1958 in Melbourne, Arkansas. 

Raymond was self-employed for several years in Melbourne, made many trips to Moxee City, Washington to harvest hops. He worked and drove a truck for Ranger Boats for 33 years until he retired. Raymond was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Rose Crosby of Flippin, AR; sons, Mike (Patty) Crosby of Flippin, AR, Toby (Heather) Crosby of Providence, AR; brother, Jerry (Barbara) Crosby of Melbourne, AR; sister-in-law, Bonnie Crosby of Melbourne, AR; four grandchildren, Danielle, Amanda, Cody and Hailee; five great-grandchildren, Victor, Raiden, JJ, RoseLynn and Lily.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Danny Crosby; brother, Richard Crosby and grandchild, Christopher Crosby.  

A Gathering of Friends and Family will be Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Kirby and Family Funeral Home Chapel, Mountain Home, AR with Brother Danny Hutcherson officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Raymond's name to Hospice House of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653.  

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.