Virley E. "Gene" Crosby

Virley E. "Gene" Crosby, 78, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. He was born November 26, 1936 in Fairland, the son of Donald and Goldie (Jones) Crosby. He married Peggy McKenzie on June 10, 1972, and she survives. Gene is also survived by his brother, Robert Crosby and wife, Beverly, of Vista, California; father-in-law, Ernest McKenzie of Shelbyville; brother-in-law, David McKenzie and wife, Mary, of Fairland; sisters-in-law, Mary Sanders and husband, Mike, of Bargersville, and Lori McKenzie of Blue Ridge; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Don Crosby Sr. and Melvin Crosby; and sisters, Shirley McKee, Iona Shoopman and Colleen Stites. Gene retired from Nabisco, with 10 years of service. After retirement, he worked in landscaping. He loved gardening. Gene was a collector of model cars and he enjoyed going to car shows. He also enjoyed going to Goodwill every weekend. He also leaves behind his dog, Lady. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Novenber 8, 2015 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Frazier Chapel, 124 E. North St. in Morristown. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2015 at the funeral home. Interment will be at Asbury Cemetery in Morristown. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Rd., Shelbyville, IN 46176. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.