Robert Leroy Crye, born May 26, 1926 passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  He retired from the Rockford Co-Op after 33 years of service and several part time years after retirement.  Mr. Crye was a veteran of the US Army serving from 1950 until 1952.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Ada Crye; and brothers, Fred Crye and Floyd Crye.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lorina Crye; daughter, Carol (Mark) Humphrey; grandchildren, Kyna Humphrey and Whitney (Will) Gratz; great-grandchildren, Luke Walker and Elyza Gratz; sisters Lorene Dixon, Pauline Douglas, and Gladys Waters; sister-in-law, Wanda Dailey; brother-in-law, Harold Yates; and many nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Union Grove Cemetery Fund, 1801 Tom McCall Rd Maryville, TN 37801.  Due to COVID-19 a private graveside service will be held for family only.  Arrangements are with Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.