Floyd Raymond Cruse, age 78 of Blue Ridge passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Fannin County, GA to the late Howard Levi Cruse and Martha Jane Stephens Cruse. Mr. Cruse retired from Gold Kist in the hanger department. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Cruse was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild, Jessica Davis.Survivors are his wife, Owa Ware Cruse of Blue Ridge, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Adam Alex Cruse (Christina) of Blue Ridge, GA; step-son and step-daughter-in-law, Randall Cox (Vickie) of Commerce, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey Davis, Marilyn Parker, Karen Blaylock (Jeff) and Tina Pilcher (Jason) all of Chatsworth, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Ann Buchannon (Gene) of Blue Ridge, GA; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Eric Davenport officiating. Interment followed in the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Timothy Cox, Randall Cox, Chris Cruse, Bradley Grizzle, Justin Green and Terry Flowers. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Monday, July 02, 2018 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel Monday, July 02, 2018 4:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions