Mr. Arthur Croy, 77, of Sparks, Georgia, formerly of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Berrien Nursing Center in Nashville, Georgia. He was born in Nashville on March 2, 1942. His parents were William Ebb Croy and Tempie Matthews Croy. Mr. Croy lived in Tifton, Georgia for much of his life and the past 31 years in Tallahassee before recently moving to Sparks. He was of the Methodist Faith. He also worked 34 years as a fork lift operator for Cemex before retiring and was a former member of the Army National Guard.

Mr. Croy is survived by a brother, Bobby Croy of Tifton; three sisters: Hazel Grimsley and Carolyn Stripling, both of Adel, and Linda Baldree of Sparks; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon Croy and Virgil Dean Croy, and a sister, Helen Harris.

The funeral service for Mr. Croy was held on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Grimsley officiating. Interment followed at Beaver Dam Cemetery in Ray City, Georgia. Visitation was conducted at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Special musical selections played at the service were "How Great Thou Art" and "Go Rest High on That Mountain."  Tony Baldree, Jody Baldree, Lamar Harris, Tommy Croy, Jamie Grimsley and Junior Folds served as pallbearers.  Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. –Boone Funeral Home has been entrusted with all arrangements.