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Johnnie Crumb Obituary
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, at the chapel of Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home with Brother Dan Shephard officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens with full military honors. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22.
Sgt. Crumb was born April 30, 1941, in Newport, Tenn., the son of the late George and Harriett Bugg Crumb. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Geneva Bugg and Dora Crumb; two brothers, Pal Bugg and Kenny Crumb; and his infant daughter.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Josephine Crumb; two daughters, Rena Crumb and Karen Crumb (John) Charping, all of Ozark; two sons, Ronald (Pam) Crumb and Steven Crumb, all of Ozark; three sisters, Georgia Clutter of Elyria, Ohio, Murphy Buganski of Georgetown, Ky. and Juanita Spires of Macon, Ga.; two brothers, Jack Bugg of Pigeon Forge, Tenn. and Bobby Crumb of Newport, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Brittney Crumb; two grandsons, Christopher Crumb and Trevor Crumb; step-granddaughter, Chelsea Melendez; step-grandson, Benjamen Garner; several nieces, nephews, and a special nephew, Grant Ball.
Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home in Ozark, (334) 774-4551, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Johnnie Crumb
Murphy Buganski
March 30, 2007
This poem is from a GIBSON sympathy card titled 'A BETTER PLACE' Author unknown
There's a place I've never seen beyond this world we know.
A place I've only heard of but someday hope to go -
It's not on any map, there are no roads to take me there.
But it's a place of perfect peace where hearts are free from care.
And though I understand some may be saddened when I leave,
One day, we all will meet again - thats what I beleive...
When it's time to travel there, I think I'll wear a smile,
I'll say good-bye to those I love,
But only for a while.
Knowing there are others who have traveled there alone,
Who cannot wait to greet me and to whisper "WELCOME HOME."
THANK YOU, Mary Anne, for sending this to me.
Murphy
Murphy Buganski
March 26, 2007
FATHER GOD, THANK YOU for letting me share lo these many years with a wonderful loving brother, My brother, JOHNNIE CRUMB. Words fail me now as I try to convey to you just how much I loved and will miss him. Great comfort comes in the realization that he is at home now with the LORD and his parents, two brothers, and two sisters and a beautiful baby daughter. He is greatly LOVED and will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his devoted and wonderful wife, Josephine. My prayers are with you and Ron, Rena and Steven as you continue on your life journey. Much love to you always, your loving sister Murphy
Charlsie & Louia Weston
March 25, 2007
Jo our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and the kids and the grandkids at this time of loss.
We pray for God to give you the strength and comfort your hearts need to get you through this troubling time. We have always thought so much of you both and what good people you are and have been to Karen over the years.
We have always said that our grandkids has kept him going because when they were moved back to Tenn, Johnnie called wanting them to come back, he couldn't stand it without them. You both are good grandparents and good people and We love you and your family. May God Bless You All.
Charlsie & Louia Weston
Karen Crumb Charping
March 24, 2007
How do you say goodbye to a man that was not just THE BEST Father-in-Law a daughter-in-law could have but over the past 20 years became my second Dad. Johhnie Crumb has been part of my life since I was 15 years old and I am so glad that I had him in my life.
He has been the greatest Papaw to the kids and always has. Johnnie always told Jo that he would claim me and that I was his favorite but to hear him say that or to say I was his daughter became an honor, because I was so scared of the man in my teenage years and this just gave Johnnie Crumb a purpose to know that I was scared to death of him. I would have never dreamed back then how close we would become and how much of an influence Johnnie and Josephine would become in my life. I would like to say Thank You specifically to RON, RENA, and STEVEN and most of all to MAMA JO for including me as Johnnie Crumb's daughter.
You are a truly unique family and very special in everyway. Not only do you still claim me as family but you excepted John in as family too and we both Love you all.
I know that Johnnie is in Heaven and until one day when we meet again. I have to give Johnnie the pleasure of me signing this as his favorite nickname for me so here goes... RIP or RED HEADED RIP got to love him because you never knew what he was going to say...I love you Johhnie and I will MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!! Your Daughter,
Karen Crumb Charping
Brittney Crumb
March 23, 2007
my papaw meant the world to me and theres no doubt in my mind that hes in heaven smiling down on me. i never thought that it would actually be THIS HARD for me but i guess you never realize how hard it is until you lose someone you LOVE SO MUCH and you realize all the good times you have had with them are all over and all you have left are your memories of them. but i guess that its a good thing that i have a lot of memories of my grandfather, after all i was the lucky one, i was the oldest grandchild and the only girl.... papaws little girl!!!! i love you with ALL of my heart and i will have you in my heart always and forever.
your grandaughter,
Brittney Jo
Kristi Tsardoulias
March 22, 2007
The Lord decided it was your time to go home, but you live forever within our hearts... We will miss you, Uncle Johnnie.
Kristi, Bill, Thea, and Max
Big Sister and Little Brother - October 2004
Georgia Clutter
March 22, 2007
The Little “Sojer”
No more sunshine,
No more rain,
No more sadness,
No more pain.
Mama’s little “sojer” went home…
No more worries,
No more stress,
Cause now he’s resting with the blest.
Mama’s little “sojer” went home…
He fought the good fight to stay here;
His strength of body grew weak.
We had to tell you to go on home –
Although we knew out hearts would break.
He left us all in sadness,
But at Heaven’s Gate greeted with joy
Mama and all his love ones
Welcoming home the little “sojer” boy.
For my little brother…
Your sis - Georgia
lynn sullivan
March 22, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Daddy's Girl
Rena Crumb
March 22, 2007
"He only takes the Best"
God saw he was getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So He put his arms around him
and whispered, "come with me".
With tear filled eyes we watched him
suffer and fade away.
Although we loved him deeply
we could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands put to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the BEST.
I LOVE YOU DADDY
Daddy's Girl
JOHN/DELAINE MASTIN
March 21, 2007
we cry because we hurt and will miss johnnie very much BUT heis now at peace with GOD .he can now breath the freash clean air he so much missed for so long here on earth.He is now where we wish we could be. Everyday there will be something to remind us of him. to me he was a funny man and Good father and was one of the best papaw's his grand kids could ever have.John & I will miss him too! Words can never ever be expressed to you to make the pain all go away! Sometimes the pain is felt because we loved him soooooooooooo much,and we will miss him,sometimes the pain is there because of guilt..???? BUT it doesn't do any good to feel a whole lot of WHAT IF"S. today and yesterday are gone and can not be brought back!!Pick up the pieces and go on,Remember the good times,I am sure they out number the bad ones.Laugh when you think of something Johnnie did to make you mad.and go from there---- because I am sure you got even LOL LOL.... There was no doubt, not even the slightest bit of love he loved you kids and Joe.When it came to helping you out he was there- so was Joe... they are just that kind of persons.he thought the world of his grand kids. God will provide the strength you all need to go on with as each day comes.. On the days that you all feel you cant go on those days will be the days God will carry you!!! Words seem easy for others to say to you now but as time goes on it will be a daily task to keep on keeping on it will get better the pain will ease and although you will feel that you never want to forget,and we don't want to forget the people we love we just want to forget the pain,and you will it just takes time, right now even john and i can,t be ther in body we are there in our spirit and prayers and going up for each family member that Johnnie has!!!!!!!!!!!!! we promise!! Joe-Renea-Ron- & Steve- WE ARE SORRY,SO SORRY. WE DO AND HAVE LOVED YOU ALL FOR SOO LONG AS OUR EXTENDED FAMILY.WE SHARE SOMETHING MOST WONDERFUL-TREVOR-AS YOU KNOW HE IS"OURS'"YOURS" "MIND" THANKS FOR BEING THERE FOR HIM. GOD"S LOVES TO YOU ALL MAYBE WE CAN SEE YOU ALL SOON UNTILL THEN WE LOVE YOU ALL . PRAYERS AND LOVE FROM JOHN AND DELAINE MASTIN
Melissa Crumb
March 21, 2007
A wonderful man and a great Uncle with enough love and compassion to fill the entire universe. We will miss you, BUT NEVER FORGET YOU. Suffer no more... till we meet again, AMEN.
Love,
Melissa
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