Wednesday, August 13, 2025 9:14 am

Clarence Roland Hames Jr., known to many as "CR," was born February 1948 to the late Clarence Roland Hames (CR) Sr. and Palma Mae Morrow Hames. CR passed away August 6, 2025.

He served in the United States Army as a cable systems installer and later worked for many years at BellSouth until he retired.

He enjoyed restoring vintage vehicles, from VW dune buggies to a 1940 Ford. He was also a dirt track race car driver, a recreational pilot and an experienced parachutist with over 1,500 jumps.

Survivors include his children: Jessica Hames Butler (Travis) of Mooresboro and Missy Johnson (Jay) of Rutherfordton; grandchildren: Caleb (Margaret) and Cara Johnson, Carolyne, Chloey, and Cathan Butler, great grandchildren Josie and Charley Johnson.

A receiving of friends was held August 8 at Crowe's Mortuary.

Online condolences may be shared at www.crowemortuary.com.