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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Bobby F. 1
Crager. 2
WHEREAS, Bobby F. Crager was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, and called 3
Flatwoods, Kentucky, home for more than 55 years, becoming a pillar of the community 4
through his work as a public servant, educator, and leader, as well as a beloved friend, 5
devoted husband, dedicated father, proud grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather; 6
and 7
WHEREAS, Bobby F. Crager served his country honorably in the United States Air 8
Force from 1956 to 1960, exemplifying his commitment to his country, and later devoted 9
26 years to the Flatwoods City Council, and held the distinction of being the longest-10
serving mayor in the city's history, working every day to improve the lives of the 11
community of Flatwoods, leaving a lasting impact on the city he so highly revered; and 12
WHEREAS, in addition to his public service, Bobby F. Crager was a founding 13
member of the Flatwoods Lions Club, for which he dedicated his time as treasurer, and 14
where he worked to support projects, charities, and initiatives that helped develop and 15
strengthen the community; and 16
WHEREAS, Bobby F. Crager was a beloved biology teacher and a remarkable 17
football coach at Prestonsburg High School, and later served in the Russell Independent 18
School System as the principal of McDowell Elementary School; and 19
WHEREAS, Bobby F. Crager was a faithful servant of the Lord, held various 20
leadership roles in the church community, and was a Sunday School teacher at Advance 21
Methodist Church in Flatwoods, Kentucky, where he inspired the community through his 22
kindness, faith, and leadership; and 23
WHEREAS, Bobby F. Crager was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and 24
Marietta Bingham Crager; his brother, James Buford Crager; and his sister, Barbara Lynn 25
Knicley Hoyle; and 26
WHEREAS, Bobby F. Crager is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Judith 27 UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 2000
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Hicks Crager; his daughters, Jennifer (Kelly) Crager Justice and Lea Ann (Keith) Crager 1
Hillman; his grandchildren, Blake (Julia) Justice and Morgan (Brendon) Gannon; as well 2
as his great-granddaughter, Violet Justice; and 3
WHEREAS, Bobby F. Crager is further survived by his dear sister, Brenda (Jack) 4
Helton Davis; his sisters-in-law, Jenny Crager, Janet Hicks, and Brenda Porter; his 5
brother-in-law, Jeffrey Hicks; along with the loving faculty and staff of McDowell 6
Elementary School; and 7
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of Bobby F. 8
Crager, who departed this earthly life peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on 9
February 14, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of service, friendship, and 10
faith; 11
NOW, THEREFORE, 12
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 13
Kentucky: 14
Section 1. The Senate expresses its most profound sympathy upon the passing 15
of Bobby F. Crager and extends heartfelt condolences to all his family, friends, and 16
community. 17
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 18
memory of Bobby F. Crager. 19
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 20
Resolution to Senator Robin L. Webb for delivery to the family. 21