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CRABTREE, Virgil Chapman age 87, born April 24, 1924 in Clay City, KY, went to be with the Lord December 15, 2011. He is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret, to whom he was married for 48 years. He is also survived by his five children from a previous marriage to Jean Reed Crabtree, Virgil (Margaret), Debbie DeKalb, Tracy, Ken (Christine), Vicki Griffieth (Dan) and his Step-Children, Ernie Pohl (Ginny) and Lynn White (Keith); 18 grandchildren and 16 Great-Grandchildren. Also leaving behind a host of Nieces and Nephews, wonderful Neighbors and Friends. Virgil loved his Country and proudly served as a Staff-Sergeant in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #0615 in Waynesville, as well as the 40 and 8. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. from 10 AM- 12 PM . Funeral services will commence immediately following at 12 PM. Entombment Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. As an option to flowers, contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton, or Immaculate Conception Church, 2300 S. Smithville Rd. in Virgil's name. Online condolences may be sent www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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Leah Crabtree
July 1, 2012
Dear Mrs. Crabtree,
My family and I would like to express our condolence on the loss of your husband. I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Crabtree, but have heard many stories about him from my husband, Jacob Crabtree, his grandson. I know that Jacob would have liked to have known and spent more time with Mr. Crabtree. I also feel that Mr. Crabtree would have been proud of Jacob and his career choice of joining the United States Air Force. I would like to also say that I am truly sorry for our condolence being so late. May God Bless you and give you peace each and every day.
Mike, Amy, Kelsey and Makaila Bare (Amy is the daughter of Tracy)
Amy Bare (Crabtree)
January 11, 2012
Dear Marge,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of Grandpa Crabtree. I sincerely regret not getting to know him more as my grandfather and the great grandfather of my two daughters, Kelsey and Makaila (11 and 7 years respectively) and he will be greatly missed.
May God Bless!
Bill and Lynn Barnes
December 20, 2011
Dear Marge,
We were so sorry to hear of Virgil's passing. We sure enjoyed his company and friendship when we got together in Florida! We will certainly miss him! He was a wonderful friend! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family! God Bless!
Z and John Burns
December 19, 2011
Margie and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We all will miss Virgil and his smiling face. We keep our memories in our hearts of all our special times we had here in Destin, FL. We love you.
Lee Blount
December 19, 2011
Dear Margie: You and Virgil were very special to me. Jan, Chris, Brenda and I are very sorry for your loss and wish to extend our sympathies to you and the family. Virgil will be greatly missed.
Anna Louise Lemons
December 19, 2011
Dear Margie and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers,
Sheri Rex
December 18, 2011
Dear Mrs Crabtree, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Blessings to you and your family,
Sheri and Jerry Rex
(Kerry's friends)
Diane Beaver
December 18, 2011
Thank you so much for posting all of those photos, they were a joy to see!
Caroline McCulley
December 18, 2011
Ken and Chrissy I am so sorry for your loss. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Beaver
December 18, 2011
Dear Margie,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Virgil. You were both my favorite aunt and uncle and I loved him dearly. I'm so thankful I was able to see him a couple of weeks ago. You were both great friends to my parents and they enjoyed your company. May God comfort you in this difficult time and may God have a special place for Virgil in heaven, hopefully, next to his brother Harry, and the rest of his family.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Diane (Crabtree) Beaver
Judy Vogel
December 18, 2011
Aunt Marge,
So sorry to hear of Virgil's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bless you, Love, Bill & Judy
Tracy Crabtree
December 18, 2011
What a man, drank Jack with mass potatoes and smoked like a freight train but lived to be 87, My dad, and I love him, Peace to all
Jane Hosler
December 17, 2011
Dear Margie: Virgil has left Harlan and I so many wonderful memories of our Florida Days. Know that we wish we could be there to give you hugs, but we love you. God sure loves you for taking such good care of Virgil for many years, even when he didn't want to do as you said. Lots of funny stories connected with his lack of cooperation when it came to his health. You have been the one who was always there for many in the family, now it is your turn to be taken care of by them. You have great kids, give Ernie and Lynn our best. Our prayers are with you and for Virgil too. Now he is happy I am sure. Our love, Jane and Harlan
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