Chad Russell McCrary of De Kalb, Texas left his physical body to be free of the pain and struggles of this life on January 4, 2024. He was 49 years old.
Chad was born April 1, 1974 in Fort Worth, Texas to Ronny Butler McCrary and Linda Joyce Mantooth Mc-Crary. In his life, Chad accomplished many goals and shared his triumphs with others that he may be a light to those around him. He was an IFBB PRO, the Author of the book “Answering the Call”, a Motivational Speaker, and an Official Mutant Athlete. Chad gained his Aviation License through Texarkana College, obtained his Personal Trainer Certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, studied Emergency Medicine at Northeast Texas Community College and was a former Paramedic for LifeNet, and a former Firefighter and Paramedic for Red River Army Depot. He was an encourager to all who knew him and those with whom he shared his story.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda J. Mantooth McCrary; grandparents, J.B. and Mary Sue McCrary and Russell A. and Frances L. Mantooth; and one uncle, Jerry E. Mantooth.
