McRae Sitzes of Memphis, Tennessee

September 13, 1942 - December 30, 2021

McRae Sitzes was born September 13, 1942 in Palestine, AR the son of the late Noah and Nettie Kyser Sitzes. He was united in marriage to Jeanette Morgan on December 30, 1988. Mr. Sitzes was an avid hunter and fisherman. He fished and hunted in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. He enjoyed time spent in the woods or on the water with his favorite rod in hand. For many years, he worked for Griffin Industries as foreman. He was a member of River of Life Church in Munford, TN. He had a strong faith in the Lord, a devoted and loving husband, father and friend. Mr. Sitzes departed this life on December 30, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 3 Months, 17 Days. He is survived by his wife Jeanette Morgan Sitzes of Memphis, TN; son, Brant Sitzes and wife Kim of Horseshoe Bend, AR; two step children, Dena Newman and husband Roy of Tipton County, TN, Jonathan Morgan of Memphis, TN; a sister, Marilyn Maddox of Collierville, TN; six grandchildren, Shelia Beean, Lisa Alvarado, Angel Wilson, Shelby Sitzes, Chad Connor, and Sammy McMillan; six step grandhcildren, Delia Werley, Ella Morgan, Jacob Morgan, Ezra Morgan, Paxton Morgan, and Tripp Douglas; 18 great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sitzes was preceded in death by a daughter, Dena Warrell; two sons, Glen and Jeff Sitzes; two sisters, Lela Bartholow, Eva Goodwin; four brothers, Lowell, Willard, Clivey, and Lacy Sitzes.